The Damnation of Theron Ware · Character
Michael Madden
Celia's older brother, a stern Catholic traditionalist.
minor
Also known as Mr. Michael Madden
First appearance: part i ii
Michael Madden's tie to Theron Ware is one of the pressures that moves The Damnation of Theron Ware—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Jeremiah's son, who sits with him in the kitchen reading papers and discussing business; he is weak-lunged and avoids tobacco, but is a loyal companion to his father.
Michael Madden first appears in 0001 part i ii.
With Theron Ware (social): Michael Madden is Celia's brother and a simple, hardworking Irish laborer who distrusts Theron's growing intimacy with his sister. With Theron Ware (social): Michael Madden is Celia's brother and a simple, hardworking Irish laborer who distrusts Theron's growing intimacy with his sister. With Theron Ware (social): Michael Madden is Celia's brother and a simple, hardworking Irish laborer who distrusts Theron's growing intimacy with his sister.
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Theron's Octavius Circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this passage, Theron reaches his emotional and psychological peak by idolizing the kiss as a divine, all-co…
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- Theron Ware
social · negative
Michael Madden is Celia's brother and a simple, hardworking Irish laborer who distrusts… How this plays out →
- Theron Ware
social · negative
Michael Madden is Celia's brother and a simple, hardworking Irish laborer who distrusts… How this plays out →
- Theron Ware
social · negative
Michael Madden is Celia's brother and a simple, hardworking Irish laborer who distrusts… How this plays out →
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See Michael Madden in part i ii