The Cream of the Jest · Character
Avis Blagden
An acquaintance of the Kennastons, part of their social set.
minor
Also known as Avis
First appearance: x of idle speculations in a library
Avis Blagden's tie to Felix Kennaston is one of the pressures that moves The Cream of the Jest—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Muriel's friend, seen approaching at the train station.
Avis Blagden first appears in 0013 x of idle speculations in a library.
With Felix Kennaston (social): Avis Blagden is a neighbor and social contact of Felix, involved in mundane local affairs. With Felix Kennaston (social): Avis Blagden is a neighbor and social contact of Felix, involved in mundane local affairs. With Felix Kennaston (social): Avis Blagden is a neighbor and social contact of Felix, involved in mundane local affairs.
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Kennaston's social circle
- Protagonist
- Poictesme chivalric figures
- Real-world inspirations
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This passage marks the dramatic climax because it reveals the central paradox of Kennaston’s existence: his dr…
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- Felix Kennaston
social · positive
Avis Blagden is a neighbor and social contact of Felix, involved in mundane local affairs. How this plays out →
- Felix Kennaston
social · positive
Avis Blagden is a neighbor and social contact of Felix, involved in mundane local affairs. How this plays out →
- Felix Kennaston
social · positive
Avis Blagden is a neighbor and social contact of Felix, involved in mundane local affairs. How this plays out →
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