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Jack Adams

A sailor friend of Captain Cuttle.

minor

Also known as Jack Adams, Jack

First appearance: xxxii the wooden midshipman goes to pieces

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MCMr. CarkerWGWalter GayMAMadameCFCousin FeenixJBJack BunsbyJAJack Adams

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Sailor acquaintances
  • Central characters and household
  • Edith's manipulative circle

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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