Persuasion · Character
Admiral Croft
A weather-beaten rear admiral of the white, hearty and unpretentious, who takes Kellynch Hall off Sir Walter's hands and brings the navy into Somersetshire.
supporting
Also known as the Admiral, Admiral, an Admiral Croft, Admiral Croft, the admiral
First appearance: iv
As a supporting figure in Persuasion, Admiral Croft is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Introduced as the first applicant for Kellynch Hall; a wealthy, gentlemanly rear admiral of the white who fought at Trafalgar.
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With Anne Elliot (friendship): Kind, paternal friendship with Admiral Croft showing genuine warmth and respect for Anne. With Anne Elliot (friendship): Kind, paternal friendship with Admiral Croft showing genuine warmth…
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See Admiral Croft in ivCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Kellynch and Uppercross Circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
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Kind, paternal friendship with Admiral Croft showing genuine warmth and respect for Anne. How this plays out →
- Anne Elliot
friendship · positive
Kind, paternal friendship with Admiral Croft showing genuine warmth and respect for Anne. How this plays out →
- Anne Elliot
friendship · positive
Kind, paternal friendship with Admiral Croft showing genuine warmth and respect for Anne. How this plays out →
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See Admiral Croft in ivIn the story
Admiral Croft appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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