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Theodore Marese

Marese Baskette's older, equally eager accomplice, a man of thirty who helps run through ten years of continental extravagance and stock-market gambling.

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Also known as Theodore, Marese, Mr. Theodore Marese, Mr. Theodore

First appearance: book i facts

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

Aurelian's son, now about thirty, who accompanies John in extravagance and later in scheming; his attachment to John is partly self-interested.
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Theodore is the seasoned companion and confidant of John Marese Baskette, older by nearly a decade yet just as hungry for pleasure and power. Together they tour Paris and Vienna, burn through Baskette's reduced income,…

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Character Web

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VWViolet WaldronLLLady LechesterAMAymer MaletFLFulk LechesterASArthur Sibbold…TMTheodore Marese

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  • Romantic
  • Rivalry
  • Family
  • Other

Character groups

  • Core family members
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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