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Jack Bunsby

Alternate name for Captain Bunsby.

minor

Also known as Johnny, Bunsby, Jack Bunsby

First appearance: xxxii the wooden midshipman goes to pieces

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MMMrs. MacStingerCFCousin FeenixCCCaptain CuttleJAJack AdamsMCMrs. ChickJBJack Bunsby

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Sailor acquaintances
  • Minor and background figures
  • Central characters and household

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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