The Maracot Deep · Character
Sir James Talbot
British scientist or financier involved with the expedition planning.
minor
Also known as Talbot
First appearance: I
Sir James Talbot's tie to Bill Scanlan is one of the pressures that moves The Maracot Deep—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Recipient of Headley's letter; mentioned as the source of the letter.
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With Bill Scanlan (professional): Sir James Talbot is a British scientist and colleague who collaborates with Bill and Dr. Maracot. With Dr. Maracot (professional): Dr. Maracot and Sir James Talbot are fellow scientists…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Expedition crew and guides
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Bill Scanlan
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Sir James Talbot is a British scientist and colleague who collaborates with Bill and Dr. How this plays out →
- Dr. Maracot
professional · positive
- Dr. Maracot
professional · positive
- Bill Scanlan
professional · positive
Sir James Talbot is a British scientist and colleague who collaborates with Bill and Dr. How this plays out →
- Bill Scanlan
professional · positive
Sir James Talbot is a British scientist and colleague who collaborates with Bill and Dr. How this plays out →
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