Lord Jim · Character
Captain Elliot
The harbor-master who assists with the Patna inquiry.
minor
Also known as Old father Elliot
First appearance: vii
Captain Elliot shows up with force in Chapter III. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Not present in this chapter.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Patna Inquiry and Wanderings
- Protagonist
- Patusan Conflict Catalysts
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Captain Elliot in vii