# The General — Captain Jinks, Hero character guide

> The General in Captain Jinks, Hero by Ernest Howard Crosby.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** the general, The general

**First appearance:** 0005-iv-war-and-business

## Who they are

A high-ranking officer whose commands and campaigns shape the world Sam longs to enter, embodying the military glory the young hero has only imagined.

## Relationships

### [Sam Jinks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/sam_jinks)

_professional_

Sam Jinks serves under The General, who commands him with authority and occasional exasperation.

### [Cleary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/cleary)

_professional_

Cleary interacts with The General as a subordinate soldier, often in a humorous or tense dynamic.

### [Sam Jinks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/sam_jinks)

_professional_

Sam Jinks serves under The General, who commands him with authority and occasional exasperation.

### [Cleary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/cleary)

_professional_

Cleary interacts with The General as a subordinate soldier, often in a humorous or tense dynamic.

### [Sam Jinks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/sam_jinks)

_professional_

Sam Jinks serves under The General, who commands him with authority and occasional exasperation.

### [Cleary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/cleary)

_professional_

Cleary interacts with The General as a subordinate soldier, often in a humorous or tense dynamic.

## In the story

### [Captain Jinks, Hero](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/captain-jinks-hero)

The General appears as a figure of authority, reinforcing the pomp and absurdity of military recognition.

### [War and Business](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/iv-war-and-business)

Mentioned as part of the military hierarchy at East Point, though not directly appearing.

### [Among the Moritos](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/viii-among-the-moritos)

Hosts Sam for supper; his orders were mixed up by Colonel Burton, leading to the accidental victory at San Diego.

### [On Duty at Havilla](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/ix-on-duty-at-havilla)

Receives the Morito chiefs, orders a feast, and later moves headquarters back to Havilla.

### [A Great Military Exploit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/x-a-great-military-exploit)

Approves the plan and authorizes Sam to carry it out.

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