The Napoleon of Notting Hill · Character
Captain Bowler
A military captain serving under General Buck.
minor
Also known as Bowler
First appearance: i the battle of the lamps
Captain Bowler's tie to Auberon Quin is one of the pressures that moves The Napoleon of Notting Hill—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Bowler is the King's equerry, listening to Auberon's philosophical musings during the picnic and being an evolutionist who does not long for miracles.
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With Auberon Quin (professional): Auberon Quin and Captain Bowler interact as King and a military officer, with Bowler involved in the city's defense. With Auberon Quin (professional): Auberon Quin and Captain Bowler…
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- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Minor Background Characters
- Protagonist
- Notting Hill War Leaders
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Auberon Quin
professional · ambivalent
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professional · ambivalent
Auberon Quin and Captain Bowler interact as King and a military officer, with Bowler… How this plays out →
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See Captain Bowler in i the battle of the lamps