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Sir John Marraby

An older gentleman who interacts with the Duke and Zuleika.

minor

Also known as John, Sir John, Marraby

First appearance: x

Sir John Marraby's tie to Duke of Dorset is one of the pressures that moves Zuleika Dobson—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

A guest who declares he will also die for Zuleika and later hops on one foot to the concert after twisting his ankle.
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With Duke of Dorset (friendship): Sir John is an older, worldly friend of the Duke, offering cynical advice about love and life. With Zuleika Dobson (social): Sir John is an older gentleman who is amused and slightly…

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NONellie O'MoraEGEdward GibbsDODuke of DorsetZDZuleika DobsonTMThe MacQuernSJSir John Marraby

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

  • Admirers and social circles
  • Peripheral and background figures
  • Protagonist
  • Central characters and catalysts

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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