The Journal of a Disappointed Man · Character
E⸺
The figure the diarist calls 'poor E⸺' and 'dear E⸺,' whose presence haunts his pages with a tenderness the journal never quite explains.
supporting
Also known as Poor E⸺, dear E⸺
First appearance: part i at home
As a supporting figure in The Journal of a Disappointed Man, E⸺ is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The narrator's wife; she knew of his illness and married him for love against advice; shown the crescent moon by the narrator.
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With Tom Sagg (friendship): E⸺ and Tom Sagg are close friends or confidants, often seen together in social settings. With The Doctor (professional): E⸺ consults The Doctor for medical advice, possibly regarding a…
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See E⸺ in part i at homeCharacter Web
8 connectionsA slice of how E⸺ sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Friendship
- Professional
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Immediate Family Circle
- Local Acquaintances
- Rural and Artistic Figures
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
The emotional/psychological peak occurs when the narrator’s pendulum-like oscillation between "loving-kindness…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Tom Sagg
friendship · positive
E⸺ and Tom Sagg are close friends or confidants, often seen together in social settings. How this plays out →
- The Doctor
professional · ambivalent
- Mother
family · ambivalent
- Dad
family · positive
- Tom Sagg
friendship · positive
E⸺ and Tom Sagg are close friends or confidants, often seen together in social settings. How this plays out →
- The Doctor
professional · ambivalent
- Dad
family · positive
Relationship notes
How these ties play out is in the reading companion — open the free preview.
See E⸺ in part i at homeIn the story
E⸺ appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
Spoil-light check-ins for E⸺ unlock in the free preview.
See E⸺ in part i at home