Kidnapped · Character
Mr. Campbell
Minister of Essendean who sends David to his uncle.
minor
Also known as Campbell
First appearance: I Set Off Upon My Journey to the House of Shaws
Mr. Campbell'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.
The minister of Essendean who gives David a letter of introduction and advice before his journey.
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With Alan Breck Stewart (social): Brief, respectful interaction as the minister helps David before his journey. With David Balfour (social): David's childhood minister who advises him and sends him off with a Bible.
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Covenant crew and antagonists
- Protagonist
- Highland allies and family
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This chapter marks the dramatic climax because it is the emotional and psychological peak of Alan and David's…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Alan Breck Stewart
social · positive
Brief, respectful interaction as the minister helps David before his journey. How this plays out →
- David Balfour
social · positive
- Alan Breck Stewart
social · positive
Brief, respectful interaction as the minister helps David before his journey. How this plays out →
- David Balfour
social · positive
Relationship notes
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See Mr. Campbell in I Set Off Upon My Journey to the House of ShawsIn the story
Mr. Campbell appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Kidnapped
- I Set Off Upon My Journey to the House of Shaws
- II: I Come to My Journey’s End
- The Lad with the Silver Button: Through the Isle of Mull
- I Come to Mr. Rankeillor
Chapter companion notes
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See Mr. Campbell in I Set Off Upon My Journey to the House of Shaws