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
Character groups
- 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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- 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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- Sir John
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Colleagues in political or administrative affairs, working together on shared objectives. How this plays out →
- Sir John
professional · positive
Colleagues in political or administrative affairs, working together on shared objectives. How this plays out →
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See Mr. Macleod in vii