An Outback Marriage · Character
The Bo'sun
A sailor-like character who appears in the bush.
minor
Also known as Bo'sun
First appearance: iv the old station
The Bo'sun shows up with force in I: In the Club. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A short, fat, red-faced man who is the local representative of a big English steamship company.
The Bo'sun first appears in 0003 iv the old station.
In I: In the Club: A short, fat, red-faced man who is the local representative of a big English steamship company. He is annoyed at being asked to entertain a new chum and shares grievances about Grant.
Later, in A Dinner for Five: The Bo'sun is hosting the dinner at the Cassowary Club, honoring a draft of hospitality from Grant.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
The emotional/psychological peak occurs when Hugh, paralyzed by his poverty and pride, is on the verge of flee…
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See The Bo'sun in iv the old station