Melmoth the Wanderer · Character
John Sandal
A young officer and love interest of Elinor, later lost at sea.
minor
Also known as Sandal, Captain Sandal
First appearance: vi
John Sandal shows up with force in Elinor's Spiritual and Emotional Struggle. The page is where that presence becomes real.
John Sandal is the object of Elinor's love; his growing attachment to Margaret is a source of Elinor's suffering.
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In Elinor's Spiritual and Emotional Struggle: John Sandal is the object of Elinor's love; his growing attachment to Margaret is a source of Elinor's suffering. Later, in XXXI: Marries Margaret; shows tender…
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- Mortimer Family Drama
- Protagonist
- Spanish Inquisition Victims
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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