# Captain Kirke — No Name character guide

> Captain Kirke in No Name by Wilkie Collins.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Kirke, Kirke, Uncle Kirke

**First appearance:** 0103-i

## Who they are

A sea captain who becomes a friend and later husband to Magdalen.

## Relationships

### [Magdalen Vanstone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/characters/magdalen_vanstone)

_romantic_

Captain Kirke falls deeply in love with Magdalen and ultimately becomes her redeemer and husband.

### [Magdalen Vanstone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/characters/magdalen_vanstone)

_romantic_

Captain Kirke falls deeply in love with Magdalen and ultimately becomes her redeemer and husband.

### [Magdalen Vanstone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/characters/magdalen_vanstone)

_romantic_

Captain Kirke falls deeply in love with Magdalen and ultimately becomes her redeemer and husband.

## In the story

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/ii)

Struggles with sudden infatuation for Miss Bygrave, resolves to leave to maintain his duty.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/i)

Returns to England and discovers Magdalen Vanstone gravely ill; takes charge of her care and searches for her relatives.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/ii)

Referred to as Mr. Kirke; he has been caring for Magdalen and inquiring after her, and she is eager to meet him.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/iii)

Cares for Magdalen during her illness; expresses his deep feelings for her; leaves for business in the City.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/iv)

Waiting for Magdalen in London; looks anxious and careworn.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/characters/captain_kirke
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/characters