A High Wind in Jamaica · Character

Harry

A young boy among the captured children.

minor

Also known as Harry, Henry, Harry Marghie, Marghie, little Harry, Harold

First appearance: I

Harry shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Proudly tells John about Margaret's ability to sort clothes by smell.

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In III: Proudly tells John about Margaret's ability to sort clothes by smell. Later, in I: Margaret's little brother, described as like a…

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Story tension across the book.

This is the story’s dramatic climax because it marks the irreversible moral collapse of the children’s innocen…

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III
Proudly tells John about Margaret's ability to sort clothes by smell.
I
Margaret's little brother, described as like a manikin Spaniard.
IV
Engages in argument with Margaret about her fear, and asks Emily why they are there.
I
Calls out to Emily to come down and play 'House-on-fire', representing the normal childhood activities Emily now feels detached from.
III
Pipes up with the crucial question about whether the people are pirates, showing curiosity and nervousness.
I
Harry joins Edward in rehearsing pirate battles, chanting 'I am armed with a key and half a whist‑le!'
IV
Harry participates in the imaginary sea game and later joins the laughter, complaining of a hurting tummy.
I
Becomes friends with Laura; backs up Edward's tales of pirate violence.
II
Harry asks a naive question about the train, showing his confusion and childlike perspective.
IV
Harry contributes a single supportive sound ('Bung!') to the children's chaotic narrative.

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