James Stewart Character Analysis in Kidnapped

James Stewart of the Glens is a Highland laird and cousin to Alan Breck. He gives Alan and David brief shelter after the Red Fox is killed. Fearing arrest, he posts wanted notices for both men to protect himself—however, he is later arrested and put on trial for the murder. He is based on a real historical figure.

James Stewart Character Timeline in Kidnapped

The timeline below shows where the character James Stewart appears in Kidnapped. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

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...money. Neil gives David instructions to travel through Morven and Ardgour toward the house of James Stewart in Appin, staying hidden from soldiers and avoiding English sympathizers. David spends the night... (full context)

...tenants do contribute a second rent for Ardshiel out of loyalty, others are pressured by James Stewart and Alan. He describes Alan as a dangerous man and predicts that Colin Campbell... (full context)

...direction, allowing them a moment to rest. Alan promises that once they reach his cousin James Stewart, they can regroup and gather resources. (full context)

After nightfall, Alan and David make their way to Aucharn, the home of James Stewart, arriving to find the place in chaos. Torches flicker as men rush to hide... (full context)

As James frantically tries to conceal anything suspicious, he instructs a servant to bury Alan’s French clothes... (full context)

...prepares them for flight with swords, pistols, food, and a small amount of money. But James insists he must “paper” both Alan and David—putting up wanted notices with descriptions of them—in... (full context)

Three days later, John returns with money and grim news: redcoats are everywhere, James has been arrested, and both Alan and David are being hunted for the Red Fox’s... (full context)

...feels the need to help Alan escape and to intervene in the wrongful prosecution of James Stewart. Rankeillor firmly supports aiding Alan but warns against entangling himself in the Appin murder... (full context)