The Moon and Sixpence · Character

Colonel MacAndrew

Mrs. Strickland's brother, a retired military man who confronts Strickland.

minor

Also known as Colonel MacAndrew, the Colonel

First appearance: v

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With Mrs. Strickland (family): Colonel MacAndrew is Mrs. Strickland's brother, supporting her after Strickland's desertion and sharing her outrage. With Amy (social): Amy assists Colonel MacAndrew and Mrs. Strickland in…

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Relationship types

Family
Social
Other

Character groups

Strickland's London circle
Protagonist

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Mrs. Strickland
family · positive
Colonel MacAndrew is Mrs. How this plays out →
Amy
social · positive
Amy
social · positive
Mrs. Strickland
family · positive
Colonel MacAndrew is Mrs. How this plays out →
Mrs. Strickland
family · positive
Colonel MacAndrew is Mrs. How this plays out →

Mrs. Strickland
Colonel MacAndrew is Mrs. Strickland's brother, supporting her after Strickland's desertion and sharing her outrage.
Amy
Amy assists Colonel MacAndrew and Mrs. Strickland in household matters after Strickland's departure.
Amy
Amy assists Colonel MacAndrew and Mrs. Strickland in household matters after Strickland's departure.
Mrs. Strickland
Colonel MacAndrew is Mrs. Strickland's brother, supporting her after Strickland's desertion and sharing her outrage.
Mrs. Strickland
Colonel MacAndrew is Mrs. Strickland's brother, supporting her after Strickland's desertion and sharing her outrage.

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Colonel MacAndrew appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

VI
Present as a guest, Mrs. Strickland's brother-in-law; talks about polo.
Chapter VIII
Mrs. Strickland's brother-in-law; angrily reveals Strickland's desertion and advises divorce.
IX
Shares details of Strickland's departure and expresses indignation.
Chapter X
Mrs. Strickland's brother, who is eager to go to Paris but is deemed unsuitable by her.
XIII
Mentioned as someone who would have approved of a stout refusal to dine with Strickland.
XV
Mrs. Strickland's brother-in-law, who initially suspects a woman is involved and suggests Strickland will return once his 'fling' is over.
XVI
Mentioned as having correctly stated that Mrs. Strickland would be left penniless; he and his wife take care of the children.

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