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Violet Peacock

A woman in the Parisian lesbian circle, possibly a rival.

minor

Also known as Violet, VI

First appearance: iii

Violet Peacock shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Now a V.A.D., visits Stephen with gossip and extreme views on the war and the young.
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In V: Now a V.A.D., visits Stephen with gossip and extreme views on the war and the young. Later, in I: Sends an embarrassingly gushing…

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PIPeter IbbetsonMBMiss BlessADAdèleJMJean MaurelLILincolnVPViolet Peacock

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Core characters and family
  • Minor war and literary references
  • War and later acquaintances
  • Extended cast and background figures
  • Minor Parisian acquaintances

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Violet Peacock in iii
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