Captain Jinks, Hero · Character
Mr. Saunders
A civilian or officer who interacts with the cadets.
minor
Also known as Saunders
First appearance: II: East Point
Mr. Saunders's tie to Sam Jinks is one of the pressures that moves Captain Jinks, Hero—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Tall, hatchet-faced cadet who participates in hazing Sam and Cleary.
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With Sam Jinks (professional): Mr. Saunders is likely a civilian authority figure or employer who deals with Sam Jinks in a businesslike manner. With Sam Jinks (professional): Mr. Saunders is likely a civilian authority…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Romantic and academy associates
- Military command and authority
- Expanded cast and family
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This chapter marks the dramatic climax because Sam’s physical collapse—unable to walk and put to bed under a d…
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- Sam Jinks
professional · ambivalent
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professional · ambivalent
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professional · ambivalent
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See Mr. Saunders in II: East Point