Captains Courageous · Character
Tom Platt
An old man-of-war's-man turned Banks fisherman, whose steady hands and sea stories give the dory fleet its bearings and the greenhorn his first lessons.
supporting
Also known as Tom, Platt, Commodore Tom Platt
First appearance: i
As a supporting figure in Captains Courageous, Tom Platt is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Works with Disko in the hold, moving among salt-bins.
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With Harvey Cheyne (friendship): Tom Platt shares his sea lore and experience with Harvey, becoming a mentor and trusted shipmate. With Dan Troop (friendship): Dan and Tom Platt share a friendly bond, with Tom's…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Main Crew and Family
- Minor Characters and Vessels
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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
friendship · positive
Tom Platt shares his sea lore and experience with Harvey, becoming a mentor and trusted… How this plays out →
- Dan Troop
friendship · positive
- Harvey Cheyne
friendship · positive
Tom Platt shares his sea lore and experience with Harvey, becoming a mentor and trusted… How this plays out →
- Harvey Cheyne
friendship · positive
Tom Platt shares his sea lore and experience with Harvey, becoming a mentor and trusted… How this plays out →
- Dan Troop
friendship · positive
- Dan Troop
friendship · positive
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