Sailing Alone Around the World · Character
Captain John Clunis-Ross
A sea captain met during the voyage.
minor
Also known as Captain Ross, Ross, Captain John
First appearance: x
Captain John Clunis-Ross's tie to Alexander Hare is one of the pressures that moves Sailing Alone Around the World—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Leader of the Keeling Cocos community, praised for his benevolent treatment of the islanders.
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With Alexander Hare (professional): Hare and Clunis-Ross have a frequent professional association, likely involving maritime or colonial business dealings. In Chapter XVI: Rodriguez and the Keeling Cocos: Leader of the…
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- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Key Voyage Figures
- Protagonist
- Diverse Acquaintances and References
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological and physical turning point of the voyage: after…
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- Alexander Hare
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