Allan Quatermain Stories · Character
Tom
A sailor and companion of Quatermain, known for his handiness with a handspike.
minor
Also known as Accordingly Tom, Handspike Tom, Mr. Tom, Mr. Handspike Tom
First appearance: hunter quatermain s story
Tom's tie to Sir Henry Curtis is one of the pressures that moves Allan Quatermain Stories—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Quatermain's driver; sent to find the stray oxen.
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With Sir Henry Curtis (professional): Sir Henry Curtis and Tom have a master-servant relationship, with Tom serving him. With Sir Henry Curtis (professional): Sir Henry Curtis and Tom have a master-servant relationship,…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Animal and English companions
- Protagonist
- Main characters and diverse associates
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- 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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- Sir Henry Curtis
professional · positive
Sir Henry Curtis and Tom have a master-servant relationship, with Tom serving him. How this plays out →
- Sir Henry Curtis
professional · positive
Sir Henry Curtis and Tom have a master-servant relationship, with Tom serving him. How this plays out →
- Sir Henry Curtis
professional · positive
Sir Henry Curtis and Tom have a master-servant relationship, with Tom serving him. How this plays out →
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