Sailing Alone Around the World · Character
Governor Roberts
Governor of Rodriguez Island, who aids the narrator.
minor
Also known as Governor Roberts of Rodriguez, Rodriguez
First appearance: xviii
Governor Roberts's tie to Spray is one of the pressures that moves Sailing Alone Around the World—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Governor of Rodriguez, welcomes Slocum and hosts him, dispelling fears of the Antichrist.
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With Spray (professional): Governor Roberts interacts with the Spray in an official capacity, likely welcoming or assisting the vessel. With King Malietoa (social): Governor Roberts and King Malietoa interact socially,…
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- Professional
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse Acquaintances and References
- Key Voyage Figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- 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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- Spray
professional · positive
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- King Malietoa
social · ambivalent
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See Governor Roberts in xviiiIn the story
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