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An Outcast of the Islands · Character

Jim-Eng

A Chinese trader and friend of Willems in Sambir.

minor

Also known as Jim, Jim - Eng

First appearance: an outcast of the islands

Jim-Eng first appears in 0003 an outcast of the islands.

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ALAliALAlmayerWIWillemsCLCaptain LingardJIJim-Eng

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Chinese and family connections
  • Sambir power players
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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