An Antarctic Mystery · Character
Glass
Governor of Tristan d'Acunha who aids the expedition.
minor
Also known as ex-corporal Glass, Mr. Glass
First appearance: VII: Tristan d’Acunha
Glass's tie to Captain Len Guy is one of the pressures that moves An Antarctic Mystery—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Ex-corporal and self-appointed Governor of Tristan d'Acunha; friendly and obliging, but annoyed that Len Guy does not come ashore and that West buys no skins or oil.
Glass first appears in 0006 vii tristan d acunha.
With Captain Len Guy (professional): Glass is the ship's carpenter, and Captain Guy relies on him for maintenance and repairs. With Captain Len Guy (professional): Glass is the ship's carpenter, and Captain Guy relies on him for maintenance and repairs. With Captain Len Guy (professional): Glass is the ship's carpenter, and Captain Guy relies on him for maintenance and repairs.
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Character Web
8 connectionsA slice of how Glass sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Halbrane crew and allies
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the crew’s long-sought cry of “Land” simultaneously ignites d…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Captain Len Guy
professional · positive
Glass is the ship's carpenter, and Captain Guy relies on him for maintenance and repairs. How this plays out →
- Captain Len Guy
professional · positive
Glass is the ship's carpenter, and Captain Guy relies on him for maintenance and repairs. How this plays out →
- Captain Len Guy
professional · positive
Glass is the ship's carpenter, and Captain Guy relies on him for maintenance and repairs. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Glass in VII: Tristan d’AcunhaIn the story
Glass appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Glass in VII: Tristan d’Acunha