A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court · Character

Marco

A peasant farmer who hosts Hank and Arthur during their incognito travels.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Marco, No Marco, Marcos, the Marcos, The Marcos

First appearance: XXXI: Marco

Marco's tie to Hank Morgan is one of the pressures that moves A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Hugo's wife, who begged him to confess for a quick death but ultimately rejoiced at his release.

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Marco first appears in 0033 xxxi marco.

With Hank Morgan (rivalry): Marco is a greedy and dishonest peasant who exploits others, earning Hank's contempt and punishment. With Hank Morgan (rivalry): Marco is a greedy and dishonest peasant who exploits others, earning Hank's contempt and punishment.

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Hank Morgan
rivalry · negative
Marco is a greedy and dishonest peasant who exploits others, earning Hank's contempt and… How this plays out →
Hank Morgan
rivalry · negative
Marco is a greedy and dishonest peasant who exploits others, earning Hank's contempt and… How this plays out →

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See Marco in XXXI: Marco

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Marco appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

A Royal Banquet
Hugo's wife, who begged him to confess for a quick death but ultimately rejoiced at his release.
The First Newspaper
Not present in this chapter.
XXX: The Tragedy of the Manor-House
The charcoal burner who reluctantly agrees to inform on the escaped prisoners but is swayed by Hank's words, revealing his own suppressed manhood and hatred of the baron's tyranny.
XXXI: Marco
The host, a charcoal burner, proud of his friendship with Dowley but worried about the expense of the feast.
Dowley's Humiliation
The host who, along with his wife, is overwhelmed by Hank's generosity and overjoyed by the new possessions.
Sixth Century Political Economy
A local villager who listens to the debate and reacts with awe to Hank's predictions.
XXXIV: The Yankee and the King Sold as Slaves
Mentioned as being petrified while holding a miller-gun, illustrating the awkwardness of the era with machinery.

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