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John Mew

A sailor on the expedition ship.

minor

Also known as Mew

First appearance: The Purple Cloud

John Mew's tie to Clark is one of the pressures that moves The Purple Cloud—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Chosen by Clark as one of the three companions for the polar dash.
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With Clark (professional): Clark and John Mew have a professional association, likely working together in a business or academic context. With David Wilson (friendship): David Wilson and John Mew are friends, with a…

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AMAubrey MaitlandCLClarkDWDavid WilsonMAMackayAJAdam JeffsonJMJohn Mew

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting expedition and biblical references
  • Central expedition figures
  • Protagonist

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