Robur

Intro Robur was the son of American scientists. He was always strong-willed and arrogant, and his parents always called him “their little firecracker.” Robur’s parents were products of the age of enlightenment and firmly believed that the study of science would be mankind’s salvation and bring about an age of peace and equality for all mankind. Being eccentric mavericks, they never gave Robur a surname, and told him that “they were one with all mankind,” belonging to no people or clan. During a voyage to France, the young family’s ship went down, and only 12-year-old Robur survived aboard a lifeboat. The crew of the Nautilus found him and brought him aboard. Captain Nemo saw great potential in Robur, and began to mentor him intensively. Nemo noted that although Robur was very intelligent and was much like him in many ways, he was also very sheltered as his parents had instilled idealistic beliefs in him. Nemo often tried to tell him that science would not bring about peace and equality, but Robur didn’t fully believe him. Robur, having grown up sheltered and now sheltered aboard the Nautilus, only ever sees men of different nationalities getting along and working together harmoniously. Nemo hopes that someday Robur might be able to lead the Nautilus crew in his place. Robur wants more responsibility, but Nemo sees that Robur isn’t ready to lead the Nautilus yet. Now 25, Robur resents Nemo Robur also begins to believe that he’s missing out on life because he can't leave the Nautilus. He thinks he’d have more opportunities in the outside world, and also resents Nemo for not letting him have the chance to “spread his wings.” While his father-figure has perfected hydraulics, Robur has an interest in airships.