Captains Courageous · Character
Ben Ireson
A skipper mentioned in a song and story, known for a tragic incident.
minor
Also known as Ireson, Skipper Ireson, old man Ireson
First appearance: ii
Ben Ireson's tie to Harvey Cheyne is one of the pressures that moves Captains Courageous—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Harvey Cheyne (professional): Ben Ireson is a fellow captain who interacts with Harvey during the voyage, showing professional respect. With Harvey Cheyne (professional): Ben Ireson is a fellow captain who…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- External Fishermen and Legends
- Main Crew and Family
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological peak of Harvey’s transformation: he has fully i…
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- Harvey Cheyne
professional · positive
Ben Ireson is a fellow captain who interacts with Harvey during the voyage, showing… How this plays out →
- Harvey Cheyne
professional · positive
Ben Ireson is a fellow captain who interacts with Harvey during the voyage, showing… How this plays out →
- Harvey Cheyne
professional · positive
Ben Ireson is a fellow captain who interacts with Harvey during the voyage, showing… How this plays out →
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See Ben Ireson in ii