The Head of Kay’s · Character
Blackburn
A figure associated with the house, possibly a master or senior student.
minor
Also known as the Blackburn, Mr. Blackburn
First appearance: i mainly about fenn
Blackburn's tie to Kennedy is one of the pressures that moves The Head of Kay’s—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned as Kennedy's housemaster; contrasted with Mr.
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With Kennedy (friendship): Blackburn is a friend and supporter of Kennedy, though less central than Silver or Walton. With Jimmy Silver (friendship): Blackburn and Jimmy Silver are friends and fellow prefects,…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Kay's House Core
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Kennedy’s accu…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Kennedy
friendship · positive
Blackburn is a friend and supporter of Kennedy, though less central than Silver or Walton. How this plays out →
- Jimmy Silver
friendship · positive
- Fenn
rivalry · negative
- Kennedy
friendship · positive
Blackburn is a friend and supporter of Kennedy, though less central than Silver or Walton. How this plays out →
- Jimmy Silver
friendship · positive
- Fenn
rivalry · negative
- Kennedy
friendship · positive
Blackburn is a friend and supporter of Kennedy, though less central than Silver or Walton. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Blackburn in i mainly about fennIn the story
Blackburn appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- An Evening at Kay's
- The Sensations of an Exile
- The Senior Dayroom Opens Fire
- XII: Kennedy Interviews Walton
Chapter companion notes
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See Blackburn in i mainly about fenn