The Devil’s Dictionary · Character
B
A letter personified in definitions.
minor
First appearance: a
B's tie to A is one of the pressures that moves The Devil’s Dictionary—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Appears as the author of a poem in the definition of 'Limb'.
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With A (rivalry): A and B are locked in a bitter, high-frequency conflict, likely representing opposing forces or ideologies. With James F. Bowman (friendship): B and James F. Bowman share a cordial, less intense…
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55 connectionsA slice of how B sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Recurring definitional figures
- Satirical targets and narrators
- Diverse satirical cast
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional/psychological peak occurs in the "Ultimatum" entry, where the Turkish Ministry’s elaborate, hype…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- A
rivalry · negative
A and B are locked in a bitter, high-frequency conflict, likely representing opposing… How this plays out →
- James F. Bowman
friendship · positive
- Sirrahs
rivalry · negative
- A
rivalry · negative
A and B are locked in a bitter, high-frequency conflict, likely representing opposing… How this plays out →
- A
rivalry · negative
A and B are locked in a bitter, high-frequency conflict, likely representing opposing… How this plays out →
- Sirrahs
rivalry · negative
Relationship notes
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B appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
