# Sir John — Nostromo character guide

> Sir John in Nostromo by Joseph Conrad.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-nostromo

## Who they are

A visiting English railway magnate involved in the mine's development.

## Relationships

### [Nostromo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nostromo_se/characters/nostromo)

_professional_

Nostromo serves as a trusted guide and messenger for Sir John, a British railway magnate, in a purely professional capacity.

### [Nostromo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nostromo_se/characters/nostromo)

_professional_

Nostromo serves as a trusted guide and messenger for Sir John, a British railway magnate, in a purely professional capacity.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nostromo_se/chapters/v)

Chairman of the railway board, crosses the mountains and interacts with Mrs. Gould.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nostromo_se/chapters/viii)

European railway promoter who meets Charles Gould and is impressed by his influence; promises Mrs. Gould that Viola's house will not be demolished.

## Links

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