# Robert — The Story of the Amulet character guide > Robert in The Story of the Amulet by E. Nesbit. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Master Robert **First appearance:** 0001-the-story-of-the-amulet ## Snapshot The impulsive brother voted Captain because the girls thought it would be good for him, and who gamely admits when a clever plan has sailed clean over his head. ## Who they are Robert is the one who says 'I see' and means it, who asks whether the Amulet will work both ways, and who remembers — too late — that the Queen of Babylon couldn't lift anything from the Museum's glass cases. He is eager to prove himself, quick to shout 'Oh, glorious!' at a glimpse of the joined charm, and honest about his own confusion. His enthusiasm gives the quest its momentum, even when his memory lets it down. ## Relationships ### [Anthea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/anthea) _family_ Anthea and Robert are siblings who work together closely, with Anthea often mediating Robert's impulsive tendencies. ### [Cyril](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/cyril) _family_ Cyril and Robert are brothers who share a competitive but affectionate relationship, often vying for leadership in their adventures. ### [Jane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/jane) _family_ Jane and Robert are siblings who often bicker but ultimately care for each other, with Jane sometimes seeking Robert's protection. ### [The Babylonian Queen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/the_babylonian_queen) _friendship_ Robert is intrigued by the Babylonian Queen and interacts with her with boyish curiosity and occasional bravado. ### [The Psammead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/the_psammead) _friendship_ Robert is bold and sometimes reckless with the Psammead, treating it as a tool for adventure but also showing grudging respect. ### [Jane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/jane) _family_ Jane and Robert are siblings who often bicker but ultimately care for each other, with Jane sometimes seeking Robert's protection. ### [Anthea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/anthea) _family_ Anthea and Robert are siblings who work together closely, with Anthea often mediating Robert's impulsive tendencies. ### [Cyril](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/cyril) _family_ Cyril and Robert are brothers who share a competitive but affectionate relationship, often vying for leadership in their adventures. ### [Anthea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/anthea) _family_ Anthea and Robert are siblings who work together closely, with Anthea often mediating Robert's impulsive tendencies. ### [Cyril](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/cyril) _family_ Cyril and Robert are brothers who share a competitive but affectionate relationship, often vying for leadership in their adventures. ### [The Babylonian Queen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/the_babylonian_queen) _friendship_ Robert is intrigued by the Babylonian Queen and interacts with her with boyish curiosity and occasional bravado. ### [Jane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/jane) _family_ Jane and Robert are siblings who often bicker but ultimately care for each other, with Jane sometimes seeking Robert's protection. ## In the story ### [The Story of the Amulet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/the-story-of-the-amulet) One of the children who takes part in the journey to Ancient Egypt. ### [I: The Psammead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/i-the-psammead) Robert is one of the four children who find the Psammead again and helps in the rescue. ### [II: The Half Amulet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/ii-the-half-amulet) Robert expresses skepticism about finding the other half, comparing it to looking for a needle in a bottle of hay. He also wishes the Psammead would continue its story. ### [III: The Past](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/iii-the-past) Suggests traveling to the Past to find the other half of the Amulet and expresses concern about being trapped there. ### [The Fight in the Village](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/v-the-fight-in-the-village) Robert follows Jane through the arch and loads a toy pistol as a weapon. ### [VI: The Way to Babylon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/vi-the-way-to-babylon) Initially hesitant but agrees to go to Babylon, showing bravado to mask his fear. ### [VII: “The Deepest Dungeon Below the Castle Moat”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/vii-the-deepest-dungeon-below-the-castle-moat) Excitedly asks the King for the half of the Amulet with the name Ur Hekau Setcheh. ### [VIII: The Queen in London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/viii-the-queen-in-london) Robert leads the group the wrong way in the crowd and argues with the Psammead about the basket. ### [Atlantis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/ix-atlantis) Hurt his thumb in the statue game; reluctant about Egypt and Babylon; comments on the Atlantean boys playing conkers. ### [X: The Little Black Girl and Julius Caesar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/x-the-little-black-girl-and-julius-caesar) Robert is practical and quick-thinking, helping the group escape from Caesar's camp. ### [XI: Before Pharaoh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/xi-before-pharaoh) Chooses a candle by blindfold; recognizes the crowd's rhetoric from Hyde Park; tries to explain the Psammead's value. ### [XII: The Sorry-Present and the Expelled Little Boy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/xii-the-sorry-present-and-the-expelled-little-boy) Objects to the idea of penance but agrees; paints poppies on the testimonial. ### [The Shipwreck on the Tin Islands](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/xiii-the-shipwreck-on-the-tin-islands) Proposes using the Amulet to skip time, gives Pheles a compass, and identifies Rekh-marā among the sailors. ### [XIV: The Heart's Desire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/xiv-the-heart-s-desire) Robert shows foresight by preparing ropes to bind Rekh-marā and speaks abruptly during the Amulet's consultation. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/robert - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters