The central protagonist and narrator of the story. A young, unemployed British Communist worker who travels to Spain to fight fascism. He initially joins a POUM militia, later switches to the International Brigades, experiences political repression, falls in love with Blanca, and returns to Britain carrying the memory and physical token of the Spanish Civil War.
Integrated combat partnership reflecting the militia's egalitarian structure.
Solid friendship forged through shared volunteer experience and frontline combat.
Romantic bond formed during militia service, complicated by ideological differences.
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