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the admirable crichton

 

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Noun the admirable crichton has 1 sense
  1. Crichton, James Crichton, The Admirable Crichton - Scottish man of letters and adventurer (1560-1582)
    --1 is a kind of scholar, scholarly person, student

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The Admirable Crichton

Description:

The Admirable Crichton refers to a play written by J.M. Barrie in 1902. It tells the story of a British butler named Crichton who, when shipwrecked with his employer's family, takes charge and becomes the respected leader of the group.

In a broader sense, "The Admirable Crichton" can also be used to describe a person or situation where someone of lower social standing or lesser importance shows remarkable leadership skills or abilities in unexpected circumstances.

Sample sentences:

1. The Admirable Crichton is a captivating play that explores the themes of class, hierarchy, and survival.

2. Despite being just a chauffeur, James demonstrated qualities of The Admirable Crichton when he led the stranded group to find food and shelter.

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