# Mr. Sangree — John Silence Stories character guide

> Mr. Sangree in John Silence Stories by Algernon Blackwood.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Sangree, poor Mr. Sangree

**First appearance:** 0013-case-iii-the-nemesis-of-fire

## Snapshot

A brooding presence at an island camp whose strange affinity with fire unsettles everyone near him, especially where Joan Maloney is concerned.

## Who they are

Sangree moves through the camp with a restraint that reads as either discipline or danger, and his behavior toward Joan is impeccably correct in a way that only deepens the narrator's unease. Something in him answers to heat and flame in a manner no one can explain, and the primitive life of the island strips away the poses that might otherwise conceal it. He matters because his presence turns an idyllic summer camp into a slow study in watching, suspicion, and the fear that a man's nature may be literally combustible.

## Relationships

### [Joan Maloney](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/characters/joan_maloney)

_romantic_

Joan Maloney and Mr. Sangree share a deep romantic connection, with Sangree being a mysterious and alluring figure.

### [The Canadian](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/characters/the_canadian)

_friendship_

The Canadian is a companion or fellow traveler who interacts with Mr. Sangree during his journey.

### [Mr. Hubbard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/characters/mr_hubbard)

_social_

Mr. Hubbard is an acquaintance who encounters Mr. Sangree in a social or travel context.

### [Joan Maloney](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/characters/joan_maloney)

_romantic_

Joan Maloney and Mr. Sangree share a deep romantic connection, with Sangree being a mysterious and alluring figure.

### [Mr. Hubbard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/characters/mr_hubbard)

_social_

Mr. Hubbard is an acquaintance who encounters Mr. Sangree in a social or travel context.

### [Joan Maloney](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/characters/joan_maloney)

_romantic_

Joan Maloney and Mr. Sangree share a deep romantic connection, with Sangree being a mysterious and alluring figure.

### [The Canadian](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/characters/the_canadian)

_friendship_

The Canadian is a companion or fellow traveler who interacts with Mr. Sangree during his journey.

## In the story

### [The Camp of the Dog](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/case-v-the-camp-of-the-dog)

The Canadian whose animal Double escapes at night; he is wounded when Maloney shoots at the apparition.

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

The Canadian pupil, visibly infatuated with Joan; his face shows a strange alteration during the prayer.

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

Sangree is present during the discovery of the tracks and later goes to bed early, with the narrator watching him.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/iv)

Relieved by Dr. Silence's arrival; unconsciously describes the animal as 'starved' and 'in pain'; shows a puzzled but genuine expression when questioned.

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

Lies in cataleptic sleep within his tent while his werewolf Double rages.

## Links

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