Kidnapped · Character
John Breck Maccoll
A Highland guide who helps David and Alan cross the Forth.
minor
Also known as John, John Breck
First appearance: xxvi end of the flight we pass the forth
John Breck Maccoll's tie to Alan Breck Stewart is one of the pressures that moves Kidnapped—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A bouman of Appin, John Breck is guided to the hiding place by Alan's whistling.
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- Social
- Other
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- Highland allies and family
- Protagonist
- Covenant crew and antagonists
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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A fellow Stewart clansman who acts as a messenger and helper for Alan. How this plays out →
- Alan Breck Stewart
social · positive
A fellow Stewart clansman who acts as a messenger and helper for Alan. How this plays out →
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