Mr. Standfast · Character
Sir Archibald Roylance
A cheerful and daring pilot and friend to Hannay.
supporting
Also known as Archie, Sir Archie, Archie Roylance
First appearance: part i v various doings in the west
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Former subaltern, now a pilot; agrees to fly Hannay to Farnton.
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In IX: I Take the Wings of a Dove: Former subaltern, now a pilot; agrees to fly Hannay to Farnton. Later, in The Adventure of the Picardy Château: Mentioned as having a plane mishap in fog that contributed to Hannay's…
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- Other
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- Supporting Allies and Agents
- Core Intelligence Team
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the psychological and identity crisis point where Richard…
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- IX: I Take the Wings of a Dove
- The Adventure of the Picardy Château
- The Storm Breaks in the West
- The Summons Comes for Mr. Standfast
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See Sir Archibald Roylance in part i v various doings in the west