Howl’s Moving Castle

by

Diana Wynne Jones

The Count of Catterack Character Analysis

The Count of Catterack is a small, nervous man who runs off with Jane Farrier. At one point, Sophie sells him a fake spell to help him win a duel, not realizing who he is. She later learns that he was supposed to be looking for the missing Prince Justin when he met Jane.
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The Count of Catterack Character Timeline in Howl’s Moving Castle

The timeline below shows where the character The Count of Catterack appears in Howl’s Moving Castle. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter One
Destiny vs. Free Will Theme Icon
Magic and Coming of Age Theme Icon
...demand for bonnets like the one Jane Farrier bought when Jane runs off with the Count of Catterack . Sophie stops talking to the hats and starts trying them on—a mistake, as none... (full context)
Destiny vs. Free Will Theme Icon
Magic and Coming of Age Theme Icon
...that Justin is in exile. Justin even came through Market Chipping in disguise, and the Count of Catterack was supposed to be looking for Justin when he ran off with Jane Farrier. This... (full context)
Chapter Thirteen
Destiny vs. Free Will Theme Icon
Appearances and Assumptions Theme Icon
...says his opponent is suing him, but he got Jane back. Sophie realizes he’s the Count of Catterack . She explains that she lost Michael, and the count promises to send Michael to... (full context)