The Prisoner of Zenda · Character
Sir Jacob Borrodaile
British diplomat in Ruritania who aids Rudolf.
minor
Also known as Jacob
First appearance: vii his majesty sleeps in strelsau
Sir Jacob Borrodaile's tie to Johann is one of the pressures that moves The Prisoner of Zenda—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A diplomat who offers Rudolf a potential attaché position in six months.
Sir Jacob Borrodaile first appears in 0006 vii his majesty sleeps in strelsau.
With Johann (professional): Johann, a servant, interacts with Sir Jacob as part of the court's political and logistical operations. With Johann (professional): Johann, a servant, interacts with Sir Jacob as part of the court's political and logistical operations.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Central characters in impersonation plot
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
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- Johann
professional · ambivalent
Johann, a servant, interacts with Sir Jacob as part of the court's political and… How this plays out →
- Johann
professional · ambivalent
Johann, a servant, interacts with Sir Jacob as part of the court's political and… How this plays out →
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