Vile Bodies · Character
Archie Schwert
A fast-talking American friend of the Bright Young People.
minor
Also known as Archie
First appearance: Chapter II
Archie Schwert's tie to Adam Fenwick-Symes is one of the pressures that moves Vile Bodies—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
His party is the planned meeting place for Adam and Nina; mentioned by the Younger Set.
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With Adam Fenwick-Symes (friendship): Archie Schwert is a fellow Bright Young Person and friend of Adam, known for his drunken antics and participation in the group's wild parties. With Adam Fenwick-Symes (friendship):…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Satirical Archetypes
- Protagonist
- Social Circle Core
- Bright Young People
- Servants and Officials
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this scene, Adam’s visit to the traumatized Miss Runcible represents the emotional peak of his unresolved g…
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- Adam Fenwick-Symes
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Archie Schwert is a fellow Bright Young Person and friend of Adam, known for his drunken… How this plays out →
- Adam Fenwick-Symes
friendship · positive
Archie Schwert is a fellow Bright Young Person and friend of Adam, known for his drunken… How this plays out →
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