The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Shaw
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 67
Shaw is present through the authority of his observations rather than through any portrait of the man himself. His name lends the account a second voice—measured, curious, and attentive to the people and practices being described.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult (19th century)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 67
- Books
- 1
Shaw appears as a cited author whose observations supplement the travel account, including remarks about the people of Wakhán and their resemblance to Kashmiris. He is also referenced in connection with the training of the búrgút eagle. The text supplies no personal history, relationships, or character arc beyond his role as a source.
Description
No physical appearance is provided for Shaw. His face, complexion, hair, eyes, build, clothing, and manner are not described; the text identifies him only as an author.
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BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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