Captains Courageous · Character
Mr. Cheyne
A railroad magnate worth thirty millions, whose imperious command of men and trains cannot buy back the son he has largely ignored.
supporting
Also known as Cheyne
First appearance: i
As a supporting figure in Captains Courageous, Mr. Cheyne is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Overwhelmed by grief and business troubles, he is revitalized by the news of his son's survival and begins to see Harvey in a new light.
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Mr. Cheyne owns half a dozen railroads and piles up rocks while his wife raises Harvey alone, a bargain he never questions until a telegram from Gloucester shatters his composure. His response is characteristic: private…
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- Minor Characters and Vessels
- External Fishermen and Legends
- Main Crew and Family
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- 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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