Who is John Marcher from Tales of Henry James: The Texts of the Stories, the Author on His Craft, Background and Criticism and what is their importance?

John Marcher is a character in the story, The Beast in the Jungle. He is described as a tall, well-born gentleman with a small inheritance. He is employed in a government office in London, and his life is dominated by the belief that he is special.... that he will experience some great event. Marcher avoids falling in love, marrying and having children because he is waiting for this special event..... an event that never occurs.