# Ali — An Outcast of the Islands character guide

> Ali in An Outcast of the Islands by Joseph Conrad.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-an-outcast-of-the-islands

## Who they are

Almayer's Malay servant and occasional messenger.

## Relationships

### [Almayer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outcast_of_the_islands_se/characters/almayer)

_professional_

Ali is Almayer's loyal Malay servant, who carries out his master's orders with quiet efficiency.

### [Almayer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outcast_of_the_islands_se/characters/almayer)

_professional_

Ali is Almayer's loyal Malay servant, who carries out his master's orders with quiet efficiency.

### [Almayer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outcast_of_the_islands_se/characters/almayer)

_professional_

Ali is Almayer's loyal Malay servant, who carries out his master's orders with quiet efficiency.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outcast_of_the_islands_se/chapters/part-iv-i)

Accompanies Lingard in the canoe, helping navigate the dark river to find the landing place.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outcast_of_the_islands_se/chapters/part-iv-v)

Reports Babalatchi's departure and prepares Lingard's boat for return.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outcast_of_the_islands_se/chapters/part-v-i)

Ali is Almayer's servant, who appears briefly in the chapter, clearing the table and being dismissed by Almayer.

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outcast_of_the_islands_se/chapters/part-v-ii)

Ali is sent to fetch Mahmat and later searches for Almayer, who is hiding to give Joanna time.

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