# Mr. Jeorling — An Antarctic Mystery character guide > Mr. Jeorling in An Antarctic Mystery by Jules Verne. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Jeorling **First appearance:** 0000-i-the-kerguelen-islands ## Snapshot An American mineralogist and reluctant believer who joins the Halbrane, narrating the voyage with a skeptic's eye and a convert's growing fascination. ## Who they are Jeorling came aboard merely as a paying passenger, convinced that Poe's Antarctic narrative was invention. But the captain's conviction, Peters's testimony, and the ship's restless crew draw him steadily into the enterprise. His scientific reserve and his willingness to fund the search make him both witness and stake-holder in a voyage he cannot quite bring himself to abandon. ## Relationships ### [Captain Len Guy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/captain_len_guy) _professional_ Captain Guy and Jeorling have a professional relationship as captain and passenger, with Jeorling often questioning Guy's decisions. ### [Hurliguerly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/hurliguerly) _social_ Hurliguerly and Jeorling are acquaintances on the ship, with Hurliguerly often providing Jeorling with information. ### [Captain Len Guy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/captain_len_guy) _professional_ Captain Guy and Jeorling have a professional relationship as captain and passenger, with Jeorling often questioning Guy's decisions. ### [Hurliguerly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/hurliguerly) _social_ Hurliguerly and Jeorling are acquaintances on the ship, with Hurliguerly often providing Jeorling with information. ## In the story ### [I: The Kerguelen Islands](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/i-the-kerguelen-islands) The narrator and geologist, staying at Christmas Harbour on the Kerguelen Islands, waiting for the Halbrane to depart. ### [The Schooner Halbrane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/ii-the-schooner-halbrane) The narrator and protagonist, seeking passage on the Halbrane. ### [Captain Len Guy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/iii-captain-len-guy) Persistent in seeking passage on the Halbrane; confronts the captain and eventually accepts the offer. ### [From the Kerguelen Isles to Prince Edward Island](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/iv-from-the-kerguelen-isles-to-prince-edward-island) Listens to the captain's claims with skepticism, resolves to restrain his curiosity, and plans to leave the schooner at Tristan d'Acunha. ### [Edgar Poe's Romance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/v-edgar-poe-s-romance) Narrates the summary of Edgar Poe's romance, expressing skepticism about its authenticity. ### [An Ocean Waif](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/vi-an-ocean-waif) Witnesses the discovery of Patterson's body and is convinced of the truth of Arthur Pym's story. ### [VII: Tristan d’Acunha](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/vii-tristan-d-acunha) Decides to continue with the Halbrane to the Falklands rather than stay at Tristan d'Acunha; converses with Governor Glass about the island and the captain. ### [Bound for the Falklands](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/viii-bound-for-the-falklands) Convinced of the reality of the Jane's voyage, he requests to join the expedition and is accepted. ### [IX: Fitting Out the Halbrane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/ix-fitting-out-the-halbrane) Offers to contribute financially to the expedition and explores Port Egmont. ### [X: The Outset of the Enterprise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/x-the-outset-of-the-enterprise) Narrates the chapter; reflects on his own adventurous spirit and observes the crew and Hunt with curiosity. ### [From the Sandwich Islands to the Polar Circle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/xi-from-the-sandwich-islands-to-the-polar-circle) Shares the captain's superstitious belief in divine intervention and notes the favorable winds. ### [Between the Polar Circle and the Ice Wall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/xii-between-the-polar-circle-and-the-ice-wall) Narrator and observer; reflects on the Antarctic region and Hunt's behavior. ### [Along the Front of the Icebergs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/xiii-along-the-front-of-the-icebergs) Engages in dialogue with Captain Len Guy about the open sea and the reports of Weddell and Arthur Pym; observes the navigation and search for a passage. ### [XIV: A Voice in a Dream](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/xiv-a-voice-in-a-dream) Becomes increasingly fascinated by Pym's narrative, reading it repeatedly; experiences a strange dream where a voice calls out 'Pym... poor Pym,' which he initially dismisses as a delusion. ### [XV: Bennet Islet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/xv-bennet-islet) Narrates the exploration; observes the sea and re-reads Poe's narrative, noting discrepancies. ### [XVI: Tsalal Island](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/xvi-tsalal-island) Accompanies the expedition, observes the desolation, and questions the contradictions in the evidence. ### [And Pym?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/xvii-and-pym) Interrogates Hunt and offers a monetary reward to persuade the crew to sail further south. ### [A Revelation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/xviii-a-revelation) Acts as confidant to Dirk Peters; observes the crew's growing discontent and discusses the expedition's goals with the captain. ### [Land?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/xix-land) Jeorling reflects on the meaning of 'Land' and argues to continue south, convincing the crew despite his own doubts. ### [XX: “Unmerciful Disaster”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/xx-unmerciful-disaster) Proposes exploring southward and recalls the horrors of the Grampus. ### [Amid the Mists](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/xxi-amid-the-mists) Reflects on the expedition's losses, questions Captain Len Guy about the boat and land, and observes the crew's despair. ### [XXII: In Camp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/xxii-in-camp) Among the first to set foot on the new land, participates in discussions about the current and the decision to go ashore, and witnesses the mutiny. ### [XXIII: Found at Last](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/xxiii-found-at-last) Narrates the chapter; explains how Hearne overheard the secret of Ned Holt and reveals the half-breed's role in the Grampus tragedy. ### [XXV: “We Were the First”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/chapters/xxv-we-were-the-first) Narrates the departure, the magnetic phenomena, and hypothesizes that the sphinx is a colossal magnet. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/mr_jeorling - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters