This Side of Paradise · Character
Clara Page
Amory's widowed cousin, whose beauty and quiet goodness make her the one woman he worships without ever quite daring to pursue.
supporting
Also known as Clara Page, Clara
First appearance: Narcissus Off Duty
As a supporting figure in This Side of Paradise, Clara Page is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Amory's widowed cousin living in Philadelphia; her golden radiance and resilience impress Amory.
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Clara belongs to the older, steadier world of family and Philadelphia propriety, a young widow raising children with a grace Amory finds almost unbearable. He idealizes her precisely because she is unavailable — married…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Post-War Relationships
- Protagonist
- Extended Social Network
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Amory's platonic but deeply admiring love for his older, widowed cousin Clara, who… How this plays out →
- Amory Blaine
romantic · positive
Amory's platonic but deeply admiring love for his older, widowed cousin Clara, who… How this plays out →
- Amory Blaine
romantic · positive
Amory's platonic but deeply admiring love for his older, widowed cousin Clara, who… How this plays out →
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