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Colonel Drew

A wealthy Southern gentleman and banker who calls Monty 'my dear boy' and warns him that every promoter in the city wants a whack at his money.

supporting

Also known as Colonel Prentiss Drew, Drew, The Colonel, Prentiss Drew, Colonel

First appearance: iii mrs and miss gray

As a supporting figure in Brewster’s Millions, Colonel Drew is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Advises Monty to be cautious with his money and invites him to dinner.
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With Montgomery Brewster (professional): Colonel Drew is a lawyer and trustee managing Montgomery's inheritance, often skeptical of his actions. With Barbara Drew (family): Colonel Drew is Barbara's father, and they…

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See Colonel Drew in iii mrs and miss gray

Character Web

12 connections

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MBMontgomery Bre…BDBarbara DrewEGElon GardnerMDMrs. Dan DeMilleMMMr. MooreCDColonel Drew

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Family
  • Other

Character groups

  • Social circle and rivals
  • Protagonist
  • Family, servants, and minor acquaintances

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Monty’s decision to veto Dan’s shooting trip and book passage to New York on the fastest boat marks the emotio…

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See Colonel Drew in iii mrs and miss gray

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See Colonel Drew in iii mrs and miss gray
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