Quincey Morris
Quincey Morris is one of the only notable characters who does not write an journal entries. His only writings are letters; other than commentary from other characters and direct quotes, little is known about him. Although Quincey is not a principal character, he is integral to the story. Quincey is always the first one to step up when things need to be done. His sense of humor and contributions to the story make up for the fact that we know little to nothing about his past.
Facts about Quincey Morris:
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"'I'm only a rough fellow, who hasn't, perhaps, lived as a man should to win such distinction, but I swear to you by all that I hold sacred and dear that, should the time ever come, I shall not flinch from the duty that you have set us. And I promise you, too, that I shall make all certain, for if I am only doubtful I shall take it that the time has come!'" - Quincey Morris (Stoker 351)
"I must tell you before-hand that Mr Morris doesn't always speak slang... but he found out that it amused me to her him talk American slay, and whenever I was present, and there was no one to be shocked, he said such funny things" -Lucy Westerna (Stoker 65) |