Facing the Flag · Character
The Sword
A French torpedo boat that engages the pirates in battle.
minor
Also known as Sword
First appearance: xiv battle between the sword and the tug
The Sword shows up with force in On Board the Tonnant. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The British submarine that was lost on the earlier expedition.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Naval Pursuers and Victims
- Protagonist
- Pirates and Allies
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Simon Hart’s s…
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