Allan Quatermain Stories · Character
Poor Hans
A Hottentot servant who meets a tragic end during an adventure.
minor
Also known as Hans
First appearance: long odds
Poor Hans's tie to Mashune is one of the pressures that moves Allan Quatermain Stories—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Hottentot servant who accompanies Quatermain on the hunt; his non-return causes concern.
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With Mashune (friendship): Mashune and Poor Hans share a bond as fellow servants or companions in Allan's circle. With Mashune (friendship): Mashune and Poor Hans share a bond as fellow servants or companions in Allan's…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Main characters and diverse associates
- Zulu characters and allies
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- 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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- Mashune
friendship · positive
Mashune and Poor Hans share a bond as fellow servants or companions in Allan's circle. How this plays out →
- Mashune
friendship · positive
Mashune and Poor Hans share a bond as fellow servants or companions in Allan's circle. How this plays out →
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