# Major Maitland — The Revolution in Tanner’s Lane character guide > Major Maitland in The Revolution in Tanner’s Lane by Mark Rutherford. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Maitland, Major, the Major, The Major **First appearance:** 0001-the-revolution-in-tanner-s-lane ## Snapshot A genial man of the world who has wandered through Paris and London, the Major turns up in Manchester with news and a taste for good suppers. ## Who they are Major Maitland moves easily between Mrs. Coleman's parlour and the radical club, a soldier of fortune whose cosmopolitan talk about France unsettles her tidy English certainties. He refuses to be upset by talk of the fatal night in London, preferring to steer conversation toward what Manchester will do in the coming twelvemonth. His worldly tolerance and revolutionary connections make him a bridge between the drawing room and the conspiracy, and a foil to Zachariah's earnest faith. ## Relationships ### [Zachariah Coleman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/characters/zachariah_coleman) _rivalry_ Major Maitland and Zachariah Coleman are ideological enemies, representing opposing forces in the revolutionary struggle. ### [George Allen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/characters/george_allen) _rivalry_ George Allen and Major Maitland are direct opponents in the revolutionary conflict, with deep personal animosity. ### [Mr. Caillaud](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/characters/mr_caillaud) _rivalry_ Major Maitland and Mr. Caillaud are political enemies, representing opposing sides in the revolutionary conflict. ### [George Allen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/characters/george_allen) _rivalry_ George Allen and Major Maitland are direct opponents in the revolutionary conflict, with deep personal animosity. ### [Zachariah Coleman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/characters/zachariah_coleman) _rivalry_ Major Maitland and Zachariah Coleman are ideological enemies, representing opposing forces in the revolutionary struggle. ### [Zachariah Coleman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/characters/zachariah_coleman) _rivalry_ Major Maitland and Zachariah Coleman are ideological enemies, representing opposing forces in the revolutionary struggle. ### [George Allen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/characters/george_allen) _rivalry_ George Allen and Major Maitland are direct opponents in the revolutionary conflict, with deep personal animosity. ### [Mr. Caillaud](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/characters/mr_caillaud) _rivalry_ Major Maitland and Mr. Caillaud are political enemies, representing opposing sides in the revolutionary conflict. ## In the story ### [The Revolution in Tanner’s Lane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/the-revolution-in-tanner-s-lane) Involved in discussions with Pauline, representing a contrasting perspective on religion and reform. ### [I: The World Outside](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/i-the-world-outside) A well-dressed man in a bottle-green coat who defends Zachariah in the crowd, then visits his home. He is a member of the 'Friends of the People' and invites Zachariah to join. ### [Outside Pike Street](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/ii-outside-pike-street) Visits Zachariah's home, engages in conversation with Mrs. Zachariah, and later walks with Zachariah to the meeting. ### [III: The Theatre](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/iii-the-theatre) Arranges the theatre outing, shows gallantry toward Mrs. Coleman, and leaves a ticket for Zachariah. ### [IV: A Friend of the People](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/iv-a-friend-of-the-people) Seen walking in close converse with the shoemaking friend and a third man; later empties the Secretary's pockets before the arrest. ### [V: The Horizon Widens](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/v-the-horizon-widens) Friend of Jean Caillaud and member of the secret committee of the Friends of the People; mentioned as a potential convert by Mrs. Coleman. ### [VI: Tea à la Mode](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/vi-tea-la-mode) A guest who enjoys provoking Pauline, engages in theological debate with Zachariah, and agrees to attend chapel. ### [VII: Jephthah](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/vii-jephthah) Deeply moved by Bradshaw's sermon, admits it touched a tender place he thought healed; declines to stay for supper. ### [VIII: Unconventional Justice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/viii-unconventional-justice) Leads the cautious faction in the society; warns of the need for drill and the hostility of the middle and working classes; receives an anonymous warning to cancel the meeting. ### [Disintegration by Degrees](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/x-disintegration-by-degrees) Reunites with Zachariah in Manchester; charms Mrs. Zachariah and hints at political activities. ### [XI: Politics and Pauline](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/xi-politics-and-pauline) Opposes the Blanketeers' March as foolish, but is loyally committed to making it a success; described as externally frivolous but capable when focused. ### [XII: One Body and One Spirit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/xii-one-body-and-one-spirit) Arrives late to the meeting; discovers Mrs. Coleman outside in the rain and escorts her home. ### [XIII: To the Greeks Foolishness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/xiii-to-the-greeks-foolishness) Accompanies the Blanketeers' March and is killed. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/characters/major_maitland - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/characters