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Williams

A roystering character and his wife, part of the local English community.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Williams, Captain Williams

First appearance: part i the quarry and the beach

Williams's tie to Mr. Sebright is one of the pressures that moves Romance—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Captain of the Lion; appears constrained and apologetic, worried about his wife's disapproval.

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With Mr. Sebright (professional): Likely employer-servant or colleague relationship given the formal name usage. With Seraphina Riego (social): Likely acquaintance through Mr. Sebright's circle or household. With Mr.

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See Williams in part i the quarry and the beach

Character Web

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Relationship types

Professional
Social
Other

Character groups

Central expatriate circle
Local power figures

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Mr. Sebright
professional · positive
Likely employer-servant or colleague relationship given the formal name usage. How this plays out →
Seraphina Riego
social · ambivalent
Mr. Sebright
professional · positive
Likely employer-servant or colleague relationship given the formal name usage. How this plays out →
Mr. Sebright
professional · positive
Likely employer-servant or colleague relationship given the formal name usage. How this plays out →
Seraphina Riego
social · ambivalent

Mr. Sebright
Likely employer-servant or colleague relationship given the formal name usage.
Seraphina Riego
Likely acquaintance through Mr. Sebright's circle or household.
Mr. Sebright
Likely employer-servant or colleague relationship given the formal name usage.
Mr. Sebright
Likely employer-servant or colleague relationship given the formal name usage.
Seraphina Riego
Likely acquaintance through Mr. Sebright's circle or household.

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See Williams in part i the quarry and the beach

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Williams appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

IV
Captain of the Lion; appears constrained and apologetic, worried about his wife's disapproval.
V
Red and stout; listens to Kemp's tale with astonishment; his wife is also present.
VI
Captain of the Lion, waddles on deck, tries to cheer Kemp with gossip, agrees to the escape plan.
The Siege of the Cave
His flask is used by Manuel as bait, lowered on a rope to tempt Kemp.
The Escape Plan
Captain of the Lion, ashore with his consignee; his absence delays the escape.
V
Master of the ship Lion, testifies about rescuing Juan and mentions Seraphina did not come with him.

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