A High Wind in Jamaica · Character
Captain Marpole
Captain of a ship encountered by the pirates.
minor
Also known as Captain Marpole, Marpole, poor stunned Captain Marpole
First appearance: viii
Captain Marpole's tie to Captain Jonsen is one of the pressures that moves A High Wind in Jamaica—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Captain Marpole is the idealistic sea captain entrusted with the children's voyage; he is described as a 'sea-dog' with clear blue eyes and a reassuring presence.
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With Captain Jonsen (professional): Captain Jonsen and Captain Marpole are fellow sea captains who share a professional acquaintance, often discussing maritime matters. With Captain Jonsen (professional): Captain Jonsen…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Shipboard Animals and Minor Crew
- Pirates and Captives
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story’s dramatic climax because it marks the irreversible moral collapse of the children’s innocen…
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- Captain Jonsen
professional · ambivalent
Captain Jonsen and Captain Marpole are fellow sea captains who share a professional… How this plays out →
- Captain Jonsen
professional · ambivalent
Captain Jonsen and Captain Marpole are fellow sea captains who share a professional… How this plays out →
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See Captain Marpole in viiiIn the story
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See Captain Marpole in viii