# The Doctor — The Shadow Line character guide

> The Doctor in The Shadow Line by Joseph Conrad.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the excellent doctor

**First appearance:** 0005-i

## Who they are

A physician who treats the sick crew members during the voyage.

## Relationships

### [Mr. Burns](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shadow_line_se/characters/mr_burns)

_rivalry_

Mr. Burns and the doctor are antagonists, with the doctor opposing Burns's manipulative influence over the narrator and crew.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shadow_line_se/chapters/iii)

Advises the narrator against moving Mr. Burns but ultimately assists in bringing him aboard.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_shadow_line_se/chapters/vi)

One of the naval surgeons who boards; examines the crew, gives the narrator a sleeping draught prescription.

## Links

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