Allan Quatermain · Character
The Masai
A group of fierce warriors encountered by the expedition.
minor
Also known as Masai, Elmoran, Masai Elmoran, the Elmoran
First appearance: II: The Black Hand
The Masai's tie to Flossie is one of the pressures that moves Allan Quatermain—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Masai warriors threaten the party; one is sighted on the bank, and they are feared by the Wakwafi.
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With Flossie (social): Flossie, a young girl, has a brief and curious acquaintance with the Masai warriors during the journey. With Umslopogaas (rivalry): The Masai warriors and Umslopogaas are hostile adversaries,…
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Relationship types
- Social
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Native Warriors & Guards
- Expedition Members & Allies
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Flossie
social · ambivalent
Flossie, a young girl, has a brief and curious acquaintance with the Masai warriors… How this plays out →
- Umslopogaas
rivalry · negative
- Umslopogaas
rivalry · negative
- Flossie
social · ambivalent
Flossie, a young girl, has a brief and curious acquaintance with the Masai warriors… How this plays out →
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