The Elusive Pimpernel · Character
Prince of Wales
The future King George IV, appears in social scenes.
minor
First appearance: iv the richmond gala
Prince of Wales's tie to Marguerite Blakeney is one of the pressures that moves The Elusive Pimpernel—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Enters the tent with Sir Percy Blakeney, commenting on the oppressive atmosphere.
Prince of Wales first appears in 0005 iv the richmond gala.
With Marguerite Blakeney (social): Marguerite has a cordial social acquaintance with the Prince of Wales, moving in aristocratic circles. With Sir Percy Blakeney (friendship): The Prince of Wales is a friend and patron to Sir Percy, enjoying his company and supporting him socially. With Marguerite Blakeney (social): Marguerite has a cordial social acquaintance with the Prince of Wales, moving in aristocratic circles.
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Character Web
8 connectionsA slice of how Prince of Wales sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Social
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Revolutionary antagonists and targets
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Marguerite's u…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Marguerite Blakeney
social · positive
Marguerite has a cordial social acquaintance with the Prince of Wales, moving in… How this plays out →
- Sir Percy Blakeney
friendship · positive
- Marguerite Blakeney
social · positive
Marguerite has a cordial social acquaintance with the Prince of Wales, moving in… How this plays out →
- Marguerite Blakeney
social · positive
Marguerite has a cordial social acquaintance with the Prince of Wales, moving in… How this plays out →
- Sir Percy Blakeney
friendship · positive
Relationship notes
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See Prince of Wales in iv the richmond galaIn the story
Prince of Wales appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- VII: Premonition
- The Invitation
- IX: Demoiselle Candeille
- Lady Blakeney's Rout
- The Challenge
- XII: Time—Place—Conditions
Chapter companion notes
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