The Devil’s Dictionary · Character
Jim
A character in definitions.
minor
Also known as Sad Jamie
First appearance: the devil s dictionary
Jim shows up with force in A. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Appears in the definition of 'Advice' in a poetic dialogue.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse satirical cast
- Protagonist
- Satirical targets and narrators
- Recurring definitional figures
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Story tension across the book.
- 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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See Jim in the devil s dictionary