The Sword of Damocles · Character
Sir Beaufort
A character with a title, possibly a historical or literary reference.
minor
Also known as Beaufort
First appearance: the sword of damocles
Sir Beaufort's tie to Mr. Sylvester is one of the pressures that moves The Sword of Damocles—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Sir Beaufort first appears in 0002 the sword of damocles.
With Mr. Sylvester (professional): Mr. Sylvester and Sir Beaufort are colleagues in high society, collaborating on matters of state and finance. With Mr. Sylvester (professional): Mr. Sylvester and Sir Beaufort are colleagues in high society, collaborating on matters of state and finance.
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Character Web
24 connectionsA slice of how Sir Beaufort sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Central social circle
- Extended family and background
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it crystallizes the psychological rupture between Jacqueline’s public perf…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Mr. Sylvester
professional · ambivalent
- Mr. Sylvester
professional · ambivalent
Relationship notes
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