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Colonel McGuire

A military man who interacts with the Rackrent family.

minor

First appearance: castle rackrent

Colonel McGuire's tie to Lady Cathcart is one of the pressures that moves Castle Rackrent—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

His tyranny over Lady Cathcart is recounted as an example of conjugal imprisonment.
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With Lady Cathcart (romantic): Colonel McGuire is a suitor to Lady Cathcart, but his pursuit is driven by her wealth, leading to a…

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LCLady CathcartTQThady QuirkSTSir Tallyhoo R…CMColonel McGuire

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  • Romantic
  • Other

Character groups

  • Military and imprisoned women
  • Rackrent family and servants

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