# Mackay — Travel Essays character guide

> Mackay in Travel Essays by Robert Louis Stevenson.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0027-edinburgh

## Who they are

A Scottish figure, possibly a historical or literary reference with narrative presence.

## In the story

### [Steerage Scenes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/travel_essays_se/chapters/steerage-scenes)

Sullenly damns the impudence of the cabin passengers after their condescending visit.

### [Steerage Types](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/travel_essays_se/chapters/steerage-types)

A small Scotsman, intelligent and cynical, who blames his failure on drink and corrupt society, yet shows a steely force and gift of command.

### [The Stowaways](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/travel_essays_se/chapters/the-stowaways)

A fellow passenger who identifies the eloquent talker as a stowaway and offers cynical commentary on the practice.

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