Colquhoun Character Analysis in Three Day Road

An officer in the Canadian military during World War I. Colquhoun is sent to Elijah and Xavier’s unit after Sergeant McCaan is killed in battle. Colquhoun doesn’t care for Elijah, and he doesn’t turn a blind eye to Elijah’s behavior the way McCaan did. Colquhoun threatens to “have [Elijah] put up of charges” for disregarding his command.

Colquhoun Character Timeline in Three Day Road

The timeline below shows where the character Colquhoun appears in Three Day Road. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

...you were dead, Whiskeyjack,” a soldier says. “Me dead?” Elijah says. “Never.” A new officer, Colquhoun, has been sent to take McCaan’s place, and he is not so fond of Elijah.... (full context)