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Jack Rangsley

A drunken sailor or local character.

minor

Also known as Rangsley, Johnny, old drunken Rangsley

First appearance: part i the quarry and the beach

Jack Rangsley shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Leads the smugglers, orchestrates the mock execution, and reassures Kemp privately.
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In II: Leads the smugglers, orchestrates the mock execution, and reassures Kemp privately. Later, in III: The smuggler who arranges the escape, warning Juan about the dangerous nature of his companions and guiding them…

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See Jack Rangsley in part i the quarry and the beach

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SRSir Ralph Rook…PNPedro NonesMSMr. SebrightMKMr. KempCRCarlos RiegoJRJack Rangsley

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended cast and servants
  • Central expatriate circle

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Jack Rangsley in part i the quarry and the beach