Soldiers’ Pay · Character

Young Robert Saunders

A younger member of the Saunders family.

minor

Also known as Robert, young Robert Saunders, Robert Saunders

First appearance: II

Young Robert Saunders shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Curious about Donald's scar; is sent away by his mother.

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In I: Curious about Donald's scar; is sent away by his mother. Later, in II: Climbs a fence, tears his trousers, and eagerly seeks to see Donald Mahon's scar. He is disappointed to find the soldier is not Donald and…

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I
Curious about Donald's scar; is sent away by his mother.
II
Climbs a fence, tears his trousers, and eagerly seeks to see Donald Mahon's scar. He is disappointed to find the soldier is not Donald and later mentions to his parents that the soldier said his sister Cecily knows how to get a soldier.
V
Returns from school and eagerly asks his father about Donald Mahon's scar, showing a child's fascination with the visible mark of war.
XII
Referenced hypothetically by Mr. Saunders to appeal to Cecily's empathy.
I
Cecily's brother; he casually greets George when they encounter him on the street.
II
Brings friends to see Donald's scar, but is turned away by Gilligan.
IV
Spies on Margaret and Gilligan from a distance, misinterpreting their conversation.
V
The boy who bursts into his sister's room with the gossip.
II
Persistently questions Jones about the war but is frightened by Jones's gaze and leaves the room.
I
Mentioned among the boys who drift away after the procession.

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