The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. · Character
Christmas
The personification of the Christmas holiday.
minor
Also known as poor old Christmas, Ancient Christmas
First appearance: Christmas
Christmas shows up with force in Christmas. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Personified as 'old, good old Christmas' whose customs are fading but still cherished.
Christmas first appears in 0022 christmas.
In Christmas: Personified as 'old, good old Christmas' whose customs are fading but still cherished.
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8 connectionsA slice of how Christmas sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
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- Other
Character groups
- Personifications and historical figures
- Hosts and the legendary sleeper
- Protagonist
- Literary and folk characters
- Historical and allegorical figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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