The Rise of Silas Lapham · Character
James Bellingham
A Boston Brahmin and Bromfield Corey's brother-in-law who advises on social matters.
minor
Also known as Jim Bellingham, Jim, Bellingham, Mr. Bellingham
First appearance: i
James Bellingham's tie to Silas Lapham is one of the pressures that moves The Rise of Silas Lapham—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Referenced as having advised Tom on the business decision, and Mrs.
James Bellingham first appears in 0000 i.
With Silas Lapham (social): James Bellingham is a wealthy Bostonian and club member who interacts with Silas in social and business circles. With Tom Corey (social): James Bellingham is a family friend of the Coreys, moving in the same upper-class social circles. With Silas Lapham (social): James Bellingham is a wealthy Bostonian and club member who interacts with Silas in social and business circles.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Love triangle participants
- Extended social circle
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Silas Lapham
social · ambivalent
James Bellingham is a wealthy Bostonian and club member who interacts with Silas in… How this plays out →
- Tom Corey
social · positive
- Silas Lapham
social · ambivalent
James Bellingham is a wealthy Bostonian and club member who interacts with Silas in… How this plays out →
- Silas Lapham
social · ambivalent
James Bellingham is a wealthy Bostonian and club member who interacts with Silas in… How this plays out →
- Tom Corey
social · positive
- Tom Corey
social · positive
Relationship notes
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