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Jim

Quatermain's loyal Zulu servant who accompanies the expedition.

minor

Also known as Presently Jim

First appearance: iii umbopa enters our service

Jim shows up with force in I Meet Sir Henry Curtis. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A Kafir hunter who accompanied Neville on his journey, mentioned in Quatermain's earlier letter.
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In I Meet Sir Henry Curtis: A Kafir hunter who accompanied Neville on his journey, mentioned in Quatermain's earlier letter. Later, in II: The Legend of Solomon’s Mines: Quatermain's servant who delivered a note to…

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Character Web

7 connections

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SHSir Henry CurtisGCGeorge CurtisAQAllan QuatermainNENevilleCJCaptain John G…JIJim

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Lost Brother and Servants
  • Protagonist
  • Expedition Members and Kukuana Royalty

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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