Brewster’s Millions · Character
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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Relationship types
- Professional
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Social circle and rivals
- Protagonist
- Family, servants, and minor acquaintances
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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- Montgomery Brewster
professional · ambivalent
Colonel Drew is a lawyer and trustee managing Montgomery's inheritance, often skeptical… How this plays out →
- Barbara Drew
family · positive
- Montgomery Brewster
professional · ambivalent
Colonel Drew is a lawyer and trustee managing Montgomery's inheritance, often skeptical… How this plays out →
- Montgomery Brewster
professional · ambivalent
Colonel Drew is a lawyer and trustee managing Montgomery's inheritance, often skeptical… How this plays out →
- Barbara Drew
family · positive
- Barbara Drew
family · positive
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Colonel Drew appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- II: Shades of Aladdin
- VIII: The Forelock of Time
- X: Napoleon of Finance
- A Friend in Need
- XIV: Mrs. DeMille Entertains
- XVIII: The Prodigal at Sea
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