Pierrot Quincey
Jackson's twin and fellow runaway, a child trying to escape adult upheaval.
To escape family upheaval and recover safety with his twin.
The book
At a glance
- Nine
- Jackson Quincey
- Lola Quincey
Who they are in the book
Spoiler-freePierrot is Jackson's twin and Lola's younger brother. He arrives at the Tallis estate because his parents are separating.
He participates in Briony's failed play and in the twins' attempt to walk away from a household that has given their distress no stable place.
How Pierrot Quincey Is Portrayed
- Individual twinThe profile keeps him distinct within a paired role.
- Reluctant performerBriony's play cannot contain his distress.
- Shared letterThe boys try to explain their flight.
- Night pathRunning away turns domestic tension into danger.
The search for the twins becomes part of the circumstances around the assault. Pierrot later remains part of the extended family Briony revisits.
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