The Master of Ballantrae · Character
Hastie
A servant or retainer at Durrisdeer, involved in the household events.
minor
First appearance: iv persecutions endured by mr henry
Hastie's tie to The Master is one of the pressures that moves The Master of Ballantrae—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
An educated man among the conspirators; part of the group debating the Master's fate.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Minor Characters & Acquaintances
- Durrisdeer Household & Allies
- Protagonist
- Master's Exile Companions
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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professional · negative
A pirate and henchman who follows the Master's commands during their American adventures. How this plays out →
- The Master
professional · negative
A pirate and henchman who follows the Master's commands during their American adventures. How this plays out →
- The Master
professional · negative
A pirate and henchman who follows the Master's commands during their American adventures. How this plays out →
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