A Personal Record · Character
The Captain
An unnamed captain commanding a vessel in the narrator's stories.
minor
Also known as the captain, the Captain
First appearance: a personal record
The Captain shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Implied as the officer in charge of the James Westoll, though not directly named.
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Story tension across the book.
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- Aftermath
- Closing
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