Captain Jinks, Hero · Character
The Colonel
Sam's mild-mannered father, a farmer whose honorary title is his only military credential, who proudly pushes his son toward the army to justify the family name.
supporting
Also known as the colonel, The colonel, The Colonel
First appearance: ii east point
As a supporting figure in Captain Jinks, Hero, The Colonel is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Colonel Booth, head of the 200th Volunteer Infantry; receives Sam gruffly but changes tone upon hearing of the Benevolent Assimilation Company.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Military command and authority
- Cubapines local figures
- Expanded cast and family
- Romantic and academy associates
- 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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professional · ambivalent
The Colonel is a superior officer who gives orders to Sam Jinks in a military hierarchy. How this plays out →
- Sam Jinks
professional · ambivalent
The Colonel is a superior officer who gives orders to Sam Jinks in a military hierarchy. How this plays out →
- Sam Jinks
professional · ambivalent
The Colonel is a superior officer who gives orders to Sam Jinks in a military hierarchy. How this plays out →
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