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When God Laughs · Character

Love

A personification of love in a philosophical tale.

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First appearance: When God Laughs

Love shows up with force in When God Laughs. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Personified as the flame-winged lute-player who is the subject of the couple's desire and whose loss is central to the story Carquinez tells.
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NBNed BashfordDEDesireMCMonte CarquinezYBYoung Bill VangeJSJohnny SheehanLOLove

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse characters in maritime and philosophical tales
  • Love, loss, and conflict
  • Youth and boxing rivals

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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