The King in Yellow · Character
Edward Burkes
A friend in The Repairer of Reputations.
minor
Also known as Edward, Ed, Ed Burkes, Eddie Burkes
First appearance: the repairer of reputations
Edward Burkes's tie to Hastings is one of the pressures that moves The King in Yellow—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned as a potential suitor for Tessie.
Edward Burkes first appears in 0003 the repairer of reputations.
With Hastings (friendship): Edward Burkes and Hastings are companions in the bohemian scene, sharing a bond over their artistic struggles and escapades. With Hastings (friendship): Edward Burkes and Hastings are companions in the bohemian scene, sharing a bond over their artistic struggles and escapades.
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Parisian artists and models
- Friends and acquaintances
- Protagonist
- Central figures and family
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- Breaking point
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