The Worst Journey in the World · Character
George Simpson
The expedition's meteorologist, whose forecasts and weather wisdom shadow every march across the ice, and whose absence from the polar party leaves Scott's men reading the sky alone.
supporting
Also known as Simpson, Dear Simpson
First appearance: the worst journey in the world
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Cited in endnotes for meteorological reports and a note from Scott.
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Simpson is the quiet scientist of the Terra Nova, the man whose instruments and predictions shape when sledging parties can move and when they must sit tight. Cherry-Garrard addresses him as 'Dear Simpson' in the diary,…
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Character groups
- Expedition Scientists
- Terra Nova Expedition Members
- Protagonist
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