My Boy Jack

by

David Haig

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Mr. Frankland is a former soldier who served in the British Rifle Corps. He’s friends with Bowe because they both wound up in the same hospital while fighting in World War I. Having heard that Rudyard and Carrie are interviewing Irish Guardsmen, Frankland brings Bowe to their house to tell them that Jack is dead.
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Mr. Frankland Character Timeline in My Boy Jack

The timeline below shows where the character Mr. Frankland appears in My Boy Jack. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Act 2, Scene 3
Loss and Resilience Theme Icon
Elsie brings in the guest, whose name is Mr. Frankland. He makes small talk, noting that he’s a fan of Rudyard’s writing and repeatedly asking... (full context)
Bravery, Duty, and Honor Theme Icon
Loss and Resilience Theme Icon
Frankland escorts Bowe into the room. Bowe is in a bad state, hyperventilating and speaking nonsense,... (full context)
Bravery, Duty, and Honor Theme Icon
Parental Expectations Theme Icon
Patriotism and the British Empire Theme Icon
Loss and Resilience Theme Icon
Rudyard never accepts Bowe’s apology, but he doesn’t treat him unkindly, either. Soon enough, Frankland takes Bowe away, leaving Carrie and Rudyard alone in the drawing room. Rudyard tries to... (full context)