Lord Jim · Character
Sherif Ali
A fanatical Arab leader who challenges Doramin's rule in Patusan.
minor
Also known as the Sherif, Sherif
First appearance: xxiii
Sherif Ali's tie to Jim is one of the pressures that moves Lord Jim—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned as a wild partisan threatening Patusan, with some Bugis youths advocating to call him in against the Rajah.
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With Jim (rivalry): Sherif Ali is a local warlord whom Jim defeats in battle, establishing Jim's reputation as a leader in Patusan. With Jim (rivalry): Sherif Ali is a local warlord whom Jim defeats in battle,…
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- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Patna Inquiry and Wanderings
- Protagonist
- Patusan Conflict Catalysts
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See Sherif Ali in xxiii