Cup of Gold · Character
Emil
A young boy who befriends Henry Morgan in his youth.
minor
First appearance: I
Emil's tie to Henry Morgan is one of the pressures that moves Cup of Gold—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Revealed as The Burgundian's real name; a former artist and swordsman exiled from France.
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With Henry Morgan (friendship): Emil is a young, idealistic Frenchman who joins Henry's crew and becomes a loyal follower, though he is…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Buccaneer companions and loves
- Protagonist
- Welsh origins and mentors
- Extended cast of the Caribbean world
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Henry Morgan
friendship · ambivalent
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Relationship notes
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