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The Captain

The captain of a ship who encounters the man in the cold.

minor

First appearance: to build a fire

The Captain shows up with force in Flush of Gold. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the captain of the Golden Rocket, the steamer on which Marie and the count fled Dawson.
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In Flush of Gold: Mentioned as the captain of the Golden Rocket, the steamer on which Marie and the count fled…

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AKAkoonFCFred ChurchillLBLouis BondellMAMacdonaldFLFloraTCThe Captain

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Lovers and betrayers
  • Native characters in conflict

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SetupEscalationBreaking pointClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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