Tono-Bungay · Character
Smithie
A fellow student and friend of George in London.
minor
Also known as Poor old Smithie
First appearance: i how i became a london student and went astray
Smithie's tie to Marion is one of the pressures that moves Tono-Bungay—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Marion's business partner in the 'Robes' venture.
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With Marion (friendship): Marion and Smithie are close friends and confidantes, often sharing gossip and social activities. With Marion (friendship): Marion and Smithie are close friends and confidantes, often sharing…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Early Relationships
- Bladesover Aristocracy
- Extended Social Web
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Marion
friendship · positive
Marion and Smithie are close friends and confidantes, often sharing gossip and social… How this plays out →
- Marion
friendship · positive
Marion and Smithie are close friends and confidantes, often sharing gossip and social… How this plays out →
- Marion
friendship · positive
Marion and Smithie are close friends and confidantes, often sharing gossip and social… How this plays out →
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