The Survivors of the Chancellor · Character
Mrs. Kear
A wealthy, ailing American passenger whose fretful complaints and helplessness test the patience of everyone around her.
supporting
Also known as Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Kear
First appearance: ii
As a supporting figure in The Survivors of the Chancellor, Mrs. Kear is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
From her cabin, she calls Miss Herbey back for a trivial service, preventing her from enjoying the view.
Mrs. Kear appears in The Survivors of the Chancellor as supporting figure.
Mrs. Kear first appears in 0001 ii.
With Robert Curtis (social): Mrs. Kear, a demanding and selfish passenger, interacts with Curtis as a fellow survivor but often complains. With Miss Herbey (psychological): Miss Herbey is essentially a servant to the demanding and abusive Mrs. Kear, enduring her mistreatment. With Robert Curtis (social): Mrs. Kear, a demanding and selfish passenger, interacts with Curtis as a fellow survivor but often complains.
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Character Web
11 connectionsA slice of how Mrs. Kear sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Social
- Psychological
- Other
Character groups
- Antagonists and unstable figures
- Protagonist
- Passengers and loyal crew
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the narrator’s stolen food and guilty conscience directly lea…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Robert Curtis
social · negative
- Miss Herbey
psychological · negative
- Robert Curtis
social · negative
Relationship notes
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See Mrs. Kear in iiIn the story
Mrs. Kear appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Mrs. Kear in ii