World’s End · Character

Jason Waldron

The kindest man at World's End, whose murder sets the whole machinery of inheritance, madness, and revenge into motion.

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Also known as Waldron, Jason, Poor old Jason, poor old Jason Waldron, poor Jason, poor old Jason

As a supporting figure in World’s End, Jason Waldron is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Murdered on his wedding day, setting the inheritance crisis in motion.

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Story tension across the book.

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Jason Waldron is Violet's brother or cousin, sharing the Waldron name and a close bond. How this plays out →
Violet Waldron
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Jason Waldron is Violet's brother or cousin, sharing the Waldron name and a close bond. How this plays out →
Violet Waldron
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Jason Waldron is Violet's brother or cousin, sharing the Waldron name and a close bond. How this plays out →

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Book I: Facts
Murdered on his wedding day, setting the inheritance crisis in motion.
II
Violet's father, an invalid and scholar, welcomes Aymer, shares his love for gardening, and observes the growing romance.
III
Observes the lovers, teaches Aymer classics, and resolves to offer his blessing and a shared home for the couple, calling in his loan for safety.
IV
Violet's father, who insists on a grand wedding and a trip to Florence; regrets he cannot give Violet away at the church.
V
The father of the bride, murdered on the wedding day; his body is found in the breakfast room.
VI
The deceased; his body is viewed by the jury, and his peaceful features contrast with the violent death.
VII
Deceased; had lent three thousand pounds to Joseph Herring; his murder is the backdrop of the chapter.
Chapter X
Murder victim; his death is the subject of Jenkins's trial.
Book III: Results
Jason Waldron is murdered on his wedding day, a pivotal event with far-reaching results.
I
Deceased; his murder under awful circumstances is the reason for Violet's retreat to The Towers.
VI
Revealed as the true heir to Stirmingham; his murder is now suspected to be connected to the inheritance.
VII
Violet recalls the scene of his murder in the dining-room; his death is central to Aymer's accusation against Marese.

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