# Bacon — Disenchantment character guide

> Bacon in Disenchantment by C. E. Montague.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0036-i

## Who they are

The philosopher and statesman, used as an allusion.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/disenchantment_se/chapters/v)

Referenced metaphorically regarding the 'Baconian principle' of bending the twig in the opposite direction, and the 'dry light of reason' suffused with humours.

### [XI: Stars in Their Courses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/disenchantment_se/chapters/xi-stars-in-their-courses)

Quoted at the start regarding the removal of vain opinions and flattering hopes from men's minds.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/disenchantment_se/chapters/i)

Quoted at the beginning of the chapter to introduce the theme of vain opinions and flattering hopes.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/disenchantment_se/chapters/iii)

Quoted on the bondage of fixing a belief, used to illustrate the intellectual rebellion against peace.

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