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Dick Sands, the Boy Captain · Character

Moené Loonga

A native chief encountered by the castaways in Africa.

minor

Also known as Loonga

First appearance: part ii ix kazonnd

Moené Loonga shows up with force in A Bowl of Punch. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The king of Kazonndé, a drunken and debauched ruler who dies after setting himself on fire while drinking the flaming punch.
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  • Other

Character groups

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

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Moené Loonga in part ii ix kazonnd