Allan Quatermain Stories · Character
Hans
A Hottentot servant and tracker whose loyalty to Quatermain is matched only by his talent for comic misadventure in the field.
supporting
Also known as the Hottentot Hans, Accordingly Hans, the Hottentot
First appearance: long odds
As a supporting figure in Allan Quatermain Stories, Hans is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Hottentot servant who accompanies Quatermain on the hunt; his non-return causes concern.
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- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when Quatermain’s search for a lost half-sovereign leads him to di…
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