Vanity Fair · Character
Captain Macmurdo
Rawdon's friend and second in his duel with Lord Steyne, a bluff army officer.
minor
Also known as Macmurdo, Mr. Macmurdo, comrade Captain Macmurdo
First appearance: liii a rescue and a catastrophe
Captain Macmurdo shows up with force in Sunday After the Battle. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Acts as Rawdon's second, helps compose the challenge to Lord Steyne, and comforts Rawdon.
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- Duel and society insiders
- Social climbers and soldiers
- Minor characters and servants
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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