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Mr. Jackson

Local boatman who rents the Swallow to the children.

minor

Also known as Jackson, Even Mr. Jackson

First appearance: ii making ready

Mr. Jackson shows up with force in First Night on the Island. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The powerful native rows the boat, delivers haybags and supplies, and mentions Mr.
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JWJohn WalkerTWTitty WalkerNBNancy BlackettMWMother WalkerMDMr. DixonMJMr. Jackson

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Swallows and Amazons Crew
  • Protagonist

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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 Mr. Jackson in ii making ready
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