Klara and the Sun

by

Kazuo Ishiguro

Mr. McBain Character Analysis

Mr. McBain, who never appears in the story, owns a barn near Josie’s house that happens to be right where the Sun sets from Josie’s window. The barn becomes a Stonehenge-like place of worship for Klara, and she goes there (with Rick’s help) to ask the Sun to cure Josie.

Mr. McBain Quotes in Klara and the Sun

The Klara and the Sun quotes below are all either spoken by Mr. McBain or refer to Mr. McBain. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
The Meaning of Love Theme Icon
).
Part Three Quotes

“Please make Josie better. Just as you did Beggar Man.”

Related Characters: Klara (speaker), Josie, Rick, Beggar Man, Mr. McBain
Related Symbols: The Cootings Machine, The Sun
Page Number: 163
Explanation and Analysis:
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Mr. McBain Quotes in Klara and the Sun

The Klara and the Sun quotes below are all either spoken by Mr. McBain or refer to Mr. McBain. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
The Meaning of Love Theme Icon
).
Part Three Quotes

“Please make Josie better. Just as you did Beggar Man.”

Related Characters: Klara (speaker), Josie, Rick, Beggar Man, Mr. McBain
Related Symbols: The Cootings Machine, The Sun
Page Number: 163
Explanation and Analysis: