# The English — Essays character guide

> The English in Essays by Henry David Thoreau.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** English, English Phillips

**First appearance:** 0052-a-yankee-in-canada

## Who they are

National group referenced in travel observations.

## Relationships

### [The French](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_2_se/characters/the_french)

_rivalry_

The English and the French are historical rivals, often in conflict over territory and influence in colonial and European affairs.

### [Chaucer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_2_se/characters/chaucer)

_professional_

Chaucer, as a poet and civil servant, represents the English literary tradition and serves as a cultural touchstone for the English people.

### [Sir Walter Raleigh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_2_se/characters/sir_walter_raleigh)

_professional_

Sir Walter Raleigh serves the English crown as an explorer and courtier, embodying English imperial ambition.

### [Sir Walter Raleigh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_2_se/characters/sir_walter_raleigh)

_professional_

Sir Walter Raleigh serves the English crown as an explorer and courtier, embodying English imperial ambition.

## In the story

### [II: Quebec and Montmorenci](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_2_se/chapters/ii-quebec-and-montmorenci)

Mentioned as part of the demographic breakdown of Quebec in 1844.

### [The Scenery of Quebec; and the River St. Lawrence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_2_se/chapters/v-the-scenery-of-quebec-and-the-river-st-lawrence)

Referenced in the context of British capital and arrival of vessels.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_2_se/characters/the_english
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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_2_se/characters