A young Christian missionary and childhood sweetheart of Dr. Bob Strike. She travels to war-torn Shanghai, initially aims to rescue orphans alongside her fiancé, but gets separated and captured by General Yen. Fascinated by her, the general treats her as a guest. Her attempts to uphold Christian ideals inadvertently aid his concubine in betraying him. Ultimately, she returns to his side, stays with him, and shares his fate as he drinks poisoned tea, later departing for Shanghai with Jones.
A complex, one-sided romantic fascination driven by Yen's obsession with Megan's beauty and innocence.
A supportive social bond formed during the journey back to Shanghai, providing emotional closure.
An accidental alliance where Megan's moral intervention directly facilitates Mah-Li's treachery.
A professional religious affiliation that grounds Megan's initial moral framework and objectives.
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