The Masters (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: C. P. Snow
- First Published: 1951
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Psychological realism
- Time of Work: Mid-twentieth century
- Setting: Cambridge, England
- Genres: Long fiction, Psychological fiction, Social realism, Political fiction
- Subjects: Teaching or teachers, Power, personal or social, Politics, Twentieth century, 1930’s, College life, England or English people, Death or dying, Elections
- Locales: Cambridge, England
Characters Discussed
Lewis Eliot, a junior faculty member at the unidentified college—similar to Cambridge University in England—where the story takes place. He comes from a rather poor family and has managed to advance in society. The story of the election of a master at the college is told from his point of view. He throws his support to Jago and remains loyal to him to the end of the affair.
Paul Jago, a senior faculty member and candidate for the position of master. He is ambitious, mercurial, and very quick to seek the position of master. His affability and...
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