A Yankee in the Trenches · Character

Mr. Blofeld

An officer or comrade mentioned in the narrator's unit.

minor

Also known as Blofeld

First appearance: II: Going In

Mr. Blofeld shows up with force in II: Going In. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Lieutenant commanding the platoon; democratic, shakes hands with new men, and calls for volunteers for a raid.

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In II: Going In: Lieutenant commanding the platoon; democratic, shakes hands with new men, and calls for volunteers for a raid. Later, in III: A Trench Raid: Organizes and leads the raid, throws bombs into dugouts,…

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Diverse trench community
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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II: Going In
Lieutenant commanding the platoon; democratic, shakes hands with new men, and calls for volunteers for a raid.
III: A Trench Raid
Organizes and leads the raid, throws bombs into dugouts, destroys a mine shaft, and receives the Military Cross.
Hiking to Vimy Ridge
Points out the ruined village of Abalaine to the narrator during the hike.
On the Go
An officer who is personally close and sympathetic, organizing a farewell party for the noncoms before the Somme.
IX: First Sight of the Tanks
Orders the men out of shelters as the tanks approach.
X: Following the Tanks Into Battle
Grabs the narrator and turns over a gang of thirty prisoners to him.
XIII: Back on the Somme Again
Acting second in command of the company, not present for the platoon commander summons.
XIV: The Last Time Over the Top
Killed by an explosive bullet; the narrator mourns him as a friend and ideal officer.

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