Who Charles Gould is
Charles Gould is a man of English descent whose silver mine stands at the centre of life in Sulaco. Educated in England, he is practical, reserved, and determined to make the San Tomé mine succeed. His father suffers under government demands connected with the mine, but Charles refuses to turn away from it.
What Charles Gould wants
Charles wants the mine to prove that honest business can withstand a country shaped by plots and plunder. With financial backing from the American financier Holroyd, he sets out to make the mine productive and secure. For Charles, silver becomes more than a business interest, it takes on the force of a moral cause.
How Charles Gould changes
As the mine claims more of his attention, Charles grows less willing to speak about anything else. When revolution threatens its security, he is prepared to destroy it rather than surrender it to his enemies. His determination exposes a tension between the order he hopes to build and the destruction he is willing to risk.
Charles Gould and the others in the story
His wife, Emilia Gould, supports the people around the mine by building a hospital and a school. She sees his growing absorption clearly and feels lonely as their shared hopes become centred on silver.
Questions
Who is Charles Gould in Nostromo?
Charles Gould is the owner of the San Tomé silver mine in Sulaco.
What does Charles Gould want?
He wants a successful mine to bring stability through steady business and fair dealing.
Who is Charles Gould's wife?
His wife is Emilia Gould, who helps local families and watches his commitment to the mine distance him from her.
