Vanity Fair · Character
Mr. Eaves
A gossipy old man who knows everyone's secrets in London society.
minor
Also known as Eaves, this sardonic old Eaves
First appearance: xlviii in which the reader is introduced to the very best of company
Mr. Eaves's tie to Amelia Sedley is one of the pressures that moves Vanity Fair—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Amelia Sedley (social): Mr. Eaves is a gossipy acquaintance who observes and comments on Amelia's misfortunes and social standing. With Amelia Sedley (social): Mr. Eaves is a gossipy acquaintance who observes and…
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- Other
Character groups
- Social climbers and soldiers
- Minor characters and servants
- Duel and society insiders
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological breaking point for Jos Sedley, whose cowardice…
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- Amelia Sedley
social · ambivalent
- Amelia Sedley
social · ambivalent
- Amelia Sedley
social · ambivalent
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See Mr. Eaves in xlviii in which the reader is introduced to the very best of company