The Perfume of Eros · Character
Mr. Peacock
A character who appears in the social circles of the main cast.
minor
Also known as Peacock
First appearance: vii sweet and twenty
Mr. Peacock's tie to Melanchthon Orr is one of the pressures that moves The Perfume of Eros—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Annandale's defense attorney, who argues that the evidence is flimsy and that Annandale is being framed.
Mr. Peacock first appears in 0007 vii sweet and twenty.
With Melanchthon Orr (professional): Melanchthon and Mr. Peacock have a professional relationship, possibly as employer and employee or business associates. With Arthur Annandale (professional): Arthur and Mr. Peacock interact in a professional capacity, possibly as employer and servant or business partners. With Blanche (social): Blanche and Mr. Peacock are acquaintances, possibly in a social or domestic setting, with limited depth.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Social Circle and Family
- Central and Shifting Identities
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Melanchthon Orr
professional · ambivalent
- Arthur Annandale
professional · ambivalent
- Blanche
social · positive
- Melanchthon Orr
professional · ambivalent
- Blanche
social · positive
- Arthur Annandale
professional · ambivalent
- Melanchthon Orr
professional · ambivalent
- Blanche
social · positive
- Arthur Annandale
professional · ambivalent
Relationship notes
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See Mr. Peacock in vii sweet and twentyIn the story
Mr. Peacock appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Mr. Peacock in vii sweet and twenty