Women in Love · Character
Pussum
A young woman in Halliday's circle, involved with Gerald briefly.
minor
Also known as Hallo Pussum, The Pussum, the Pussum, A Pussum
First appearance: VI: Crème de Menthe
Pussum's tie to Ursula Brangwen is one of the pressures that moves Women in Love—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The Pussum is a young artist's model with a sullen, defiant demeanor.
Pussum first appears in 0005 vi cr me de menthe.
With Ursula Brangwen (social): Casual acquaintances within the bohemian social set, marked by mutual wariness. With Halliday (romantic): A volatile, co-dependent relationship marked by cruelty and possessiveness. With Ursula Brangwen (social): Casual acquaintances within the bohemian social set, marked by mutual wariness.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Bohemian and Continental circle
- Artistic and destructive passions
- Family and social backdrop
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this passage, Ursula reaches her emotional and psychological peak by confronting the absolute nullity of he…
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- Ursula Brangwen
social · ambivalent
Casual acquaintances within the bohemian social set, marked by mutual wariness. How this plays out →
- Halliday
romantic · negative
- Ursula Brangwen
social · ambivalent
Casual acquaintances within the bohemian social set, marked by mutual wariness. How this plays out →
- Halliday
romantic · negative
- Ursula Brangwen
social · ambivalent
Casual acquaintances within the bohemian social set, marked by mutual wariness. How this plays out →
- Halliday
romantic · negative
Relationship notes
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See Pussum in VI: Crème de MentheIn the story
Pussum appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Pussum in VI: Crème de Menthe