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Dick Sands, the Boy Captain · Character

Halima

A native woman who helps the castaways during their journey.

minor

First appearance: part ii ix kazonnd

Halima shows up with force in In Captivity. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A young slave assigned to attend Mrs.
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In In Captivity: A young slave assigned to attend Mrs. Weldon, showing rough but sincere attachment. Later, in An Exciting Chase: Grows devoted to Mrs. Weldon, and the two begin to exchange sentences in the native…

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See Halima in part ii ix kazonnd

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MWMrs. WeldonJWJack WeldonCBCousin BenedictNENegoroALAlvezHAHalima

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Rescued sailors and African figures
  • Pilgrim's crew and allies

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Halima in part ii ix kazonnd