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Mr. Oscar Wilde

Playwright and wit, epitome of late-Victorian dandyism.

minor

Also known as Oscar Wilde

First appearance: the pervasion of rouge

Mr. Oscar Wilde shows up with force in Dandies and Dandies. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Not directly named but alluded to through the mention of 'Mr.
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In Dandies and Dandies: Not directly named but alluded to through the mention of 'Mr. Whistler's silk hat' and 'symphony en blanc majeur' as examples of expressive costume. Later, in A Good Prince: Implied through the…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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