An Outcast of the Islands · Character
Mr. Vinck
A clerk in Hudig's office in Macassar.
minor
Also known as Vinck, absently Mr. Vinck
First appearance: an outcast of the islands
Mr. Vinck's tie to Willems is one of the pressures that moves An Outcast of the Islands—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The cashier of Hudig & Co., who observes Willems walking home and reflects that Willems knows too much and will have to be got rid of.
Mr. Vinck first appears in 0003 an outcast of the islands.
With Willems (professional): Mr. Vinck is Willems's former colleague at Hudig's firm, who coldly witnesses his downfall and dismissal. With Willems (professional): Mr. Vinck is Willems's former colleague at Hudig's firm, who coldly witnesses his downfall and dismissal.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Macassar merchants
- Sambir power players
- Protagonist
- Chinese and family connections
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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