The Quest of the Silver Fleece · Character
Senator Smith
A white politician involved in the national political scene.
minor
Also known as Smith
First appearance: The Campaign
Senator Smith's tie to Bles Alwyn is one of the pressures that moves The Quest of the Silver Fleece—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Cynical about the American public, manipulates political dealings, and shows a flicker of recognition for Bles's potential.
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With Bles Alwyn (professional): Bles becomes a political protégé of Senator Smith, who uses him as a tool for his own political ambitions while offering limited mentorship. With Zora Cresswell (social): Senator Smith…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- White Elite and Politicians
- Supporting Community and Household
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
Colonel Cresswell’s confession and redistribution of his wealth mark the emotional peak because he finally con…
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- Bles Alwyn
professional · ambivalent
Bles becomes a political protégé of Senator Smith, who uses him as a tool for his own… How this plays out →
- Zora Cresswell
social · ambivalent
- Bles Alwyn
professional · ambivalent
Bles becomes a political protégé of Senator Smith, who uses him as a tool for his own… How this plays out →
- Bles Alwyn
professional · ambivalent
Bles becomes a political protégé of Senator Smith, who uses him as a tool for his own… How this plays out →
- Zora Cresswell
social · ambivalent
- Zora Cresswell
social · ambivalent
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Senator Smith appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Senator Smith in The Campaign