Wolf Solent · Character

Bob Weevil

A local tradesman and village gossip, he traffics in the small currency of other people's business and knows more about Ramsgard than he lets on.

supporting

Also known as Weevil, Bob, Mr. Weevil, old Bob, young Bob Weevil, old man Weevil, Mr. Bob Weevil

First appearance: gerda

As a supporting figure in Wolf Solent, Bob Weevil is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Present at the tea party; Gerda's furtive hand movement toward him suggests old familiarity.

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Weevil belongs to the chorus of Ramsgard's tradesmen and talkers, the kind of man who picks up news at the counter and passes it along with interest. His involvement in village affairs makes him a conduit for the rumors and half-truths that swirl around the Urquhart household and the Solent name. In a novel where everyone watches everyone, Weevil represents the ordinary social machinery through which private lives become public property.

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Character Web

30 connections

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Relationship types

Social
Other

Character groups

Wolf's social circle
Extended village and family figures
Local professionals and gentry
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Mrs. Solent
social · ambivalent
Bob Weevil is a village character who engages with Mrs. How this plays out →
Gerda Torp
friendship · positive
Jason Otter
friendship · positive
Mrs. Solent
social · ambivalent
Bob Weevil is a village character who engages with Mrs. How this plays out →
Mrs. Solent
social · ambivalent
Bob Weevil is a village character who engages with Mrs. How this plays out →
Gerda Torp
friendship · positive
Gerda Torp
friendship · positive
Jason Otter
friendship · positive
Jason Otter
friendship · positive

Mrs. Solent
Bob Weevil is a village character who engages with Mrs. Solent in the context of local affairs and minor conflicts.
Gerda Torp
Bob Weevil and Gerda Torp are friends and fellow villagers, often interacting in casual, earthy social settings.
Jason Otter
Bob Weevil and Jason Otter are drinking companions and fellow villagers, sharing a rough camaraderie.
Mrs. Solent
Bob Weevil is a village character who engages with Mrs. Solent in the context of local affairs and minor conflicts.
Mrs. Solent
Bob Weevil is a village character who engages with Mrs. Solent in the context of local affairs and minor conflicts.
Gerda Torp
Bob Weevil and Gerda Torp are friends and fellow villagers, often interacting in casual, earthy social settings.
Gerda Torp
Bob Weevil and Gerda Torp are friends and fellow villagers, often interacting in casual, earthy social settings.
Jason Otter
Bob Weevil and Jason Otter are drinking companions and fellow villagers, sharing a rough camaraderie.
Jason Otter
Bob Weevil and Jason Otter are drinking companions and fellow villagers, sharing a rough camaraderie.

Relationship notes

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In the story

Bob Weevil appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

The Tea-Party
Present at the tea party; Gerda's furtive hand movement toward him suggests old familiarity.
The Slowworm of Lenty
Mentioned as a suspected lover of Gerda; Wolf fears being cuckolded by him as part of Mr. Urquhart's scheme.
Crooked Smoke
Bob Weevil is one of the boys bathing in Lenty Pond, calling out to the gentlemen.
This Is Reality
Bob Weevil is the suspected lover; Wolf imagines him as a constant, intrusive presence in his relationship with Gerda.
The School-Treat
Plays cricket skillfully; later seen with Gerda at the twilight dance, prompting Wolf's jealousy.
Wine
Wolf suspects he is with Gerda, adding to his distress.

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