Trilby · Character
Gecko
A small, devoted violinist in Svengali's orbit whose loyalty and quiet presence make his sudden absence from the studio conspicuous.
supporting
Also known as little Gecko, Poor Gecko, Dear Gecko
First appearance: part iv part v little billee
As a supporting figure in Trilby, Gecko is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
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Gecko is part of the musical circle around Svengali, and his visits to the studio stop entirely once Trilby and Little Billee leave Paris. His devotion to his master is implied by his nickname and by the way the…
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See Gecko in part iv part v little billeeCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Central artistic circle
- Peripheral and family figures
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Open in readerRelationships
- Taffy
friendship · ambivalent
Gecko is a violinist and friend to Taffy, often caught between loyalty to Svengali and… How this plays out →
- Svengali
professional · negative
- Trilby
friendship · positive
- Svengali
professional · negative
- Taffy
friendship · ambivalent
Gecko is a violinist and friend to Taffy, often caught between loyalty to Svengali and… How this plays out →
- Svengali
professional · negative
- Trilby
friendship · positive
- Trilby
friendship · positive
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See Gecko in part iv part v little billee