The History of Henry Esmond · Character
General Webb
Six-foot-three of Wiltshire pride, Webb commands the Fusileers and measures himself daily against Marlborough — a brave, vain, generous old soldier.
supporting
Also known as Webb, Mr. Webb, Lieutenant-General Webb, honest Mr. Webb, General Webb
First appearance: ix i make the campaign of 1704
As a supporting figure in The History of Henry Esmond, General Webb is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Colonel of the Fusileer regiment; a handsome, self-satisfied officer who rivals the Duke of Marlborough; Esmond pays his respects to him in London.
General Webb first appears in 0027 ix i make the campaign of 1704.
With Henry Esmond (professional): General Webb is Henry's commanding officer in the army, who respects Henry's bravery and promotes his career. With Henry Esmond (professional): General Webb is Henry's commanding officer in the army, who respects Henry's bravery and promotes his career. With Henry Esmond (professional): General Webb is Henry's commanding officer in the army, who respects Henry's bravery and promotes his career.
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- Castlewood Family & Circle
- Military & Political Figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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General Webb is Henry's commanding officer in the army, who respects Henry's bravery and… How this plays out →
- Henry Esmond
professional · positive
General Webb is Henry's commanding officer in the army, who respects Henry's bravery and… How this plays out →
- Henry Esmond
professional · positive
General Webb is Henry's commanding officer in the army, who respects Henry's bravery and… How this plays out →
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See General Webb in ix i make the campaign of 1704In the story
General Webb appears across 11 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- X: An Old Story About a Fool and a Woman
- XI: The Famous Mr. Joseph Addison
- XII: I Get a Company in the Campaign of 1706
- I Meet an Old Acquaintance in Flanders, and Find My Mother's Grave and My Own Cradle There
- XIV: The Campaign of 1707, 1708
- General Webb Wins the Battle of Wynendael
- I: I Come to an End of My Battles and Bruises
- III: A Paper Out of the Spectator
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See General Webb in ix i make the campaign of 1704