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Captain Jinks, Hero · Character

The Captain

A generic captain, often referring to a commanding officer in scenes.

minor

Also known as the captain, The captain

First appearance: ii east point

The Captain'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.

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With Sam Jinks (professional): The Captain is a naval or military officer who commands Sam Jinks in a professional capacity. With Sam Jinks (professional): The Captain is a naval or military officer who commands Sam…

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15 connections

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Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Military command and authority
  • Romantic and academy associates
  • Expanded cast and family
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • 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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See The Captain in ii east point