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Birdsong
The character development of Stephen Wraysford.

At the begging of Birdsong we firstly notice the Azaire family name in the opening page. Shortly following Stephen Wraysford is the first character (who ironically happens to be the main character of Birdsong) to be introduced into the novel.
Within the opening pages of the novel it becomes apparent that Stephan has a fairly strong sense of what is right and what is wrong, therefore leading one on to assume that if Stephen classed something as being unjustifiable he would stand against it and in doing so making himself recognised.
Another thing noticeable to Stephen’s character is that he has elements of ‘spy’ like features “He laughed softly to himself as he wrote. This sense of secrecy was something he had to cultivate in order to overcome a natural openness and quick temper”.
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Ironically the second Character to be mentioned in the novel (apart from the maid who talks briefly to Steven in the hall) is Madame Azaire who later goes on to have an affair with Steven. Signs of attraction towards Madame Azaire by Steven are shown extremely early prior to the introduction of Madame Azaire, as within page six all that Stephen seems to be focused on is the actions and movements of Madame Azaire, “Stephen watched her as she spoke, his dark eyes scrutinizing her face”.
This feeling and wonderment towards the way Madame Azaire is however something which remains in Steven’s character. As the book progresses Stephen is shown to be keeping in his temper when Meyraux and Azaire are discussing the employment of ‘hundreds’ of workers. A possible explanation for Stephen not protesting towards their conversation may be is notebook, for as soon as the discussion is over reference to Stephen writing ‘code words’ in his notebook is

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