Nostromo · Character
Scarfe
A young Englishman working for the railway.
minor
Also known as Mr. Scarfe, young Scarfe
First appearance: nostromo
Scarfe shows up with force in Chapter IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Young railway engineer; arrives after the show; expresses naive hope that Montero will be defeated; concerned about the railway's future.
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- Other
Character groups
- Servants, workers, and minor figures
- Sulaco elite and revolutionaries
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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