The Sword of Damocles · Character

Mr. Roger Holt

A man with a name that appears in the narrative, possibly a suitor or acquaintance.

minor

Also known as Roger, Roger Holt, Holt, Mr. Holt

Mr. Roger Holt's tie to Jacqueline Japha is one of the pressures that moves The Sword of Damocles—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Revealed as the man Jacqueline loves; his presence and passion are described.

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With Jacqueline Japha (romantic): Jacqueline is romantically involved with Mr. Roger Holt, though their relationship is strained by his ambitions. With Mr. Sylvester (rivalry): Mr. Roger Holt and Mr. Sylvester are adversaries, competing for power and influence in their social sphere. With Jacqueline Japha (romantic): Jacqueline is romantically involved with Mr. Roger Holt, though their relationship is strained by his ambitions.

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Character Web

12 connections

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Relationship types

Romantic
Other

Character groups

Central social circle
Extended family and background

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Jacqueline Japha
romantic · ambivalent
Jacqueline is romantically involved with Mr. How this plays out →
Mr. Sylvester
rivalry · negative
Jacqueline Japha
romantic · ambivalent
Jacqueline is romantically involved with Mr. How this plays out →
Jacqueline Japha
romantic · ambivalent
Jacqueline is romantically involved with Mr. How this plays out →
Mr. Sylvester
rivalry · negative
Mr. Sylvester
rivalry · negative

Jacqueline Japha
Jacqueline is romantically involved with Mr. Roger Holt, though their relationship is strained by his ambitions.
Mr. Sylvester
Mr. Roger Holt and Mr. Sylvester are adversaries, competing for power and influence in their social sphere.
Jacqueline Japha
Jacqueline is romantically involved with Mr. Roger Holt, though their relationship is strained by his ambitions.
Jacqueline Japha
Jacqueline is romantically involved with Mr. Roger Holt, though their relationship is strained by his ambitions.
Mr. Sylvester
Mr. Roger Holt and Mr. Sylvester are adversaries, competing for power and influence in their social sphere.
Mr. Sylvester
Mr. Roger Holt and Mr. Sylvester are adversaries, competing for power and influence in their social sphere.

Relationship notes

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In the story

Mr. Roger Holt appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

XXVI: A Man’s Justice and a Woman’s Mercy
Revealed as the man Jacqueline loves; his presence and passion are described.
XLI: The Work of an Hour
Old lover of Jacqueline Japha, now a blackmailer; he is confronted by Mr. Sylvester and is distraught when his boy is trapped in the fire.
XLII: Paula Relates a Story She Has Heard
Confesses his deception and renounces his extortion attempts, showing remorse.

Chapter companion notes

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