Moll Flanders · Character
The Boatswain
A ship's officer who helps Moll during her voyage to the colonies.
minor
Also known as the boatswain
First appearance: moll flanders
The Boatswain's tie to The Captain is one of the pressures that moves Moll Flanders—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With The Captain (professional): The Boatswain serves under the Captain, assisting in maritime schemes and criminal activities. With The Governess (professional): The Boatswain collaborates with the Governess in…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Moll's associates and lovers
- Authority figures and criminals
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- The Captain
professional · ambivalent
The Boatswain serves under the Captain, assisting in maritime schemes and criminal… How this plays out →
- The Governess
professional · ambivalent
- The Bank Clerk
social · neutral
- The Captain
professional · ambivalent
The Boatswain serves under the Captain, assisting in maritime schemes and criminal… How this plays out →
- The Bank Clerk
social · neutral
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