# Quacko Sam — A High Wind in Jamaica character guide

> Quacko Sam in A High Wind in Jamaica by Richard Hughes.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Quacko Sam, Sam, Lame-foot Sam, old Sam

**First appearance:** 0004-iv

## Who they are

An old sailor or servant on the pirate ship.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/chapters/i)

Lame-foot Sam tells Anansi stories and a poem about himself; he sits on the barbecues digging maggots from his toes.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/chapters/iv)

Lame-foot Sam steals Mr. Thornton's handkerchief, is struck by lightning, and dies; his body is carried inside.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/chapters/ii)

Recalled by Emily for telling Anansi stories and duppy tales in Jamaica.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/chapters/vii)

The negro cook who shows no fear of death, comforts the others, and proclaims his innocence.

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