A General History of the Pirates · Character
Spriggs
A pirate captain who rose from serving under Lowther to commanding his own vessel on the high seas.
supporting
Also known as Captain Spriggs, Mr. Spriggs
First appearance: Of Captain Spriggs, and His Crew
As a supporting figure in A General History of the Pirates, Spriggs is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Captain Spriggs leads the pirate crew, orchestrating cruel punishments and seeking revenge on Captain Solgard.
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Spriggs belongs to the second generation of Atlantic pirates, learning the trade under George Lowther before striking out with a ship and crew of his own. His career unfolds alongside the great names of the era, and the…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Pirates, Captains, and Officials
- Protagonist
- Pirate Captains and Hunters
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Evans's tra…
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