Peter and Wendy · Character
Gentleman Starkey
A well-dressed pirate and Hook's second-in-command.
minor
Also known as Starkey
First appearance: v the island come true
Gentleman Starkey shows up with force in The Mermaids' Lagoon. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Starkey accompanies Smee in the pirate dinghy and is suspicious of the orders to free Tiger Lily.
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In The Mermaids' Lagoon: Starkey accompanies Smee in the pirate dinghy and is suspicious of the orders to free Tiger Lily. Later, in The Never Bird: His hat is used by Peter to save the Never Bird's eggs; later the…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Darling Family and Allies
- Pirate Leaders and Princess
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Wendy's betrayal…
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