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James Stewart
Mr. Campbell is a minister in the village of Essendean and a friend of David’s late father. He gives David a letter for his uncle, Ebenezer, and some parting advice before sending him off. He also provides David with a shilling, a Bible, and a handwritten remedy. He reports David’s disappearance after hearing no news.
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Mr. Campbell Character Timeline in Kidnapped
The timeline below shows where the character Mr. Campbell appears in Kidnapped. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 1
...parents. On a bright morning in June 1751, he walks to a manse to meet Mr. Campbell , the local minister and his father’s close friend. Mr. Campbell shares that David’s father...
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Mr. Campbell encourages David to make the journey, assuring him that if things go poorly, he can...
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Chapter 12
...the round-house and smoking Hoseason’s tobacco, David begins to share his story. When he mentions Mr. Campbell , Alan lashes out—he hates all Campbells due to their long-standing feud with the Appin...
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Chapter 16
...Duncan Mackeigh, this man proves kind, intelligent, and generous. They bond over shared connections, including Mr. Campbell . Henderland explains that although many tenants do contribute a second rent for Ardshiel out...
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Chapter 24
...is put off by Alan’s insistence on discussing political matters and insulting people, such as Mr. Campbell , who David respects. David imagines how much easier it would be to part ways,...
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Chapter 27
...The lawyer cross-references David’s answers with his own records and tells David that others, including Mr. Campbell , had already raised alarm at his disappearance. Rankeillor reveals that he no longer works...
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