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Dick Sands, the Boy Captain · Character

Queen Moena

A powerful African queen involved in the slave trade.

minor

Also known as Moena

First appearance: part ii ix kazonnd

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

The chief wife of Moené Loonga, described as vixenish and elaborately dressed, present at the market.
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In A Bowl of Punch: The chief wife of Moené Loonga, described as vixenish and elaborately dressed, present at the market. Later, in XII: Royal Obsequies: Assumes power after the king's death and orders the elaborate…

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ALAlvezNENegoroMWMrs. WeldonDSDick SandsTOTomQMQueen Moena

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Queen Moena in part ii ix kazonnd