Shirley · Character

Captain Keeldar

Shirley's deceased father, a merchant and captain.

minor

First appearance: xi fieldhead

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Louis Moore’s decision to leave his “cell” and seek out the empty parlours marks the emotional and psychologic…

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