The Special Correspondent · Character

Monsieur Caterna

Male counterpart to Madame Caterna, part of a couple.

minor

Also known as Caterna

First appearance: i

Monsieur Caterna shows up with force in Chapter III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A Frenchman spotted on the quay with his wife, carrying numerous bags and packages.

Monsieur Caterna first appears in 0000 i.

In Chapter III: A Frenchman spotted on the quay with his wife, carrying numerous bags and packages.

Later, in IV: French passenger traveling with his wife; observed at dinner studying the menu.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Chapter III
A Frenchman spotted on the quay with his wife, carrying numerous bags and packages.
IV
French passenger traveling with his wife; observed at dinner studying the menu.
Uzun Ada and the Grand Transasiatic
A French passenger cataloged by Claudius.
IX
A Parisian actor and former sailor, traveling with his wife to Shanghai; engages Claudius in a long, cheerful conversation.
XII
Actor who views Samarkand's sights as potential stage settings, making theatrical comparisons.
XIV
Actor; performs the 'Obsession' after dinner and praises the peaches at Khodjend.
Chapter XVI
Enjoys the dervish performance and imitates them; dines with the group and jokes about Chinese cuisine.
XVII
The actor rehearsing the duet 'I'm fond of my wether' with his wife.
Chapter XVIII
Agrees to be a witness; jokes about the wedding as a vaudeville.
XIX
Actor and witness, dressed flamboyantly, plays accordion during the ceremony.
The Attack in the Gobi
Fights with sailor-like fury, his hat is shot through.
Chapter XXII
Actor; provides entertainment at dinner with his wife; jokes and performs 'Sonnettes'.
XXIII
Actor; jokes about the baron missing the boat and the storm.
XXIV
Passenger; exits the train after the explosion.
XXV
Volunteers to go to the nearest station and suggests telegraphing for a relief engine.
XXVII
Actor who cheers for Kinko and uses theatrical language; joins the group to the company offices.

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