👉 In literature, a "bookward" is a character who is introduced in a novel or story as a distant relative of another main character. This can include a cousin or sibling, a half-brother or sister, or even an extended family member. For example: - In the novel "The Great Gatsby," Nick Carraway, the son of a wealthy New York banker, is introduced as a bookward to Jay Gatsby's friend and business partner, Tom Buchanan. - The