Romance · Character
Lumsden
A captain or local figure.
minor
Also known as little Lumsden, old Lumsden, Captain Lumsden
First appearance: part i the quarry and the beach
Lumsden shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Captain of the Breeze; rescues Kemp; skeptical but agrees to take him to Havana.
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In IV: Captain of the Breeze; rescues Kemp; skeptical but agrees to take him to Havana. Later, in V: Master of the ship; attempts to calm…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Military and titled gentlemen
- Protagonist
- Extended cast and servants
- Central expatriate circle
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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 where the protagonis…
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See Lumsden in part i the quarry and the beach