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Rose in Chains
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Character Analysis
Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of sexual violence and harassment, rape, death, graphic violence, emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual content, cursing, gender discrimination, bullying, pregnancy loss and termination, substance use, suicidal ideation, and enslavement.
Briony Rosewood
Briony Rosewood is the protagonist of Rose in Chains. At the start of the narrative, she is 24 years old, with wavy, chestnut hair and brown eyes. She is the daughter of King Jacquel of Evermore and the twin sister of Rory, making her a princess. Because Evermore has a patriarchal monarchy, she is not the heir to the throne. However, Briony still cares deeply about her country and her people, as her approach to the conflict with Bomard makes clear. General Meers, the head of the Evermore army, encourages Rory to “prioritize aggression,” in contrast to Briony’s approach, which is to “remind Rory about defense, shields, and protecting their people” (13). Briony feels a strong sense of loyalty to her family, her country, and her people, which stems from her role as princess but also from her caring and selfless personality.
Briony’s selflessness is evident in her relationship with Rory, as she obeys her father’s request to help Rory appear more intelligent and magically powerful than he really is, at her own expense. Briony even subconsciously forms a heartspring bond with Rory, which she only realizes when Toven points it out during one of their shared classes.
