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Mercer

A minor character.

minor

Also known as little Mercer

First appearance: part i the quarry and the beach

Mercer shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mate of the Breeze; confirms the warrant against Kemp under the Black Act.
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In IV: Mate of the Breeze; confirms the warrant against Kemp under the Black Act. Later, in V: Mate of the ship; mentioned as discussing…

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See Mercer in part i the quarry and the beach

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JKJuan KempSRSeñor RamonARAdmiral RowleyMTMrs. TopnamboSRSir Ralph Rook…MEMercer

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended cast and servants
  • Central expatriate circle
  • Minor English characters

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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 Mercer in part i the quarry and the beach