One of Ours · Character
Captain Maxey
Claude's company commander in the American Expeditionary Forces.
minor
Also known as Maxey, The Captain
First appearance: i
Captain Maxey shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Captain Maxey briefs the lieutenants about the voyage on the Anchises and expresses dissatisfaction with the ship.
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In II: Captain Maxey briefs the lieutenants about the voyage on the Anchises and expresses dissatisfaction with the ship. Later, in VII: Suffers severe seasickness, unable to perform his duties, but is described as a…
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Character groups
- War comrades and French hosts
- Hometown community and family
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
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This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Claude’s disillus…
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