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Hadrian the Seventh · Character

Mr. Macleod

A Scottish journalist who interviews Hadrian.

minor

Also known as Macleod, Hamish Macleod, Hamish

First appearance: vii

Mr. Macleod's tie to Sir John is one of the pressures that moves Hadrian the Seventh—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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  • Professional
  • Other

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  • Minor characters and international figures
  • Papal court and allies
  • Protagonist

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

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

In this scene, Hadrian reaches an emotional and psychological peak by violently rejecting his own past efforts…

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See Mr. Macleod in vii