Swallows and Amazons · Character

Peggy Blackett

Mate of the Amazon, Nancy's quieter younger sister, loyal to the pirate captain and steady when the wind turns.

supporting

Also known as Peggy, Peggy Blackett

As a supporting figure in Swallows and Amazons, Peggy Blackett is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Peggy assists Nancy in sailing the Amazon and handling the flag.

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Peggy crews the Amazon alongside her formidable sister, sharing the raids and the hurried dashes home before breakfast. She is the calmer Blackett, the one who notes that there is hardly time for tea while Nancy spins…

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Escalation
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Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

John Walker
friendship · positive
John is friendly with Peggy, the more cautious Amazon, often including her in group plans. How this plays out →
Titty Walker
friendship · positive
Nancy Blackett
family · positive
Susan Walker
friendship · positive
John Walker
friendship · positive
John is friendly with Peggy, the more cautious Amazon, often including her in group plans. How this plays out →
John Walker
friendship · positive
John is friendly with Peggy, the more cautious Amazon, often including her in group plans. How this plays out →
Nancy Blackett
family · positive
Titty Walker
friendship · positive
Titty Walker
friendship · positive
Nancy Blackett
family · positive
Susan Walker
friendship · positive
Susan Walker
friendship · positive

John Walker
John is friendly with Peggy, the more cautious Amazon, often including her in group plans.
Titty Walker
Peggy and Titty are friendly companions, with Peggy often following Nancy's lead in their adventures.
Nancy Blackett
Nancy and Peggy are sisters, with Nancy as the bold leader and Peggy as the more cautious follower.
Susan Walker
Peggy and Susan share a calm, cooperative friendship, often handling practical matters together.
John Walker
John is friendly with Peggy, the more cautious Amazon, often including her in group plans.
John Walker
John is friendly with Peggy, the more cautious Amazon, often including her in group plans.
Nancy Blackett
Nancy and Peggy are sisters, with Nancy as the bold leader and Peggy as the more cautious follower.
Titty Walker
Peggy and Titty are friendly companions, with Peggy often following Nancy's lead in their adventures.
Titty Walker
Peggy and Titty are friendly companions, with Peggy often following Nancy's lead in their adventures.
Nancy Blackett
Nancy and Peggy are sisters, with Nancy as the bold leader and Peggy as the more cautious follower.
Susan Walker
Peggy and Susan share a calm, cooperative friendship, often handling practical matters together.
Susan Walker
Peggy and Susan share a calm, cooperative friendship, often handling practical matters together.

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Peggy Blackett appears across 11 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Skull and Crossbones
Peggy assists Nancy in sailing the Amazon and handling the flag.
The Parley
Mate Peggy chatters about their plans and reveals Nancy's real name is Ruth, earning a scolding.
In Alliance
Mate Peggy helps carry the barrel and shares details about Captain Flint and the parrot.
The Amazon River
Mate Peggy Blackett assists Nancy in hiding the Amazon and escaping up the lake.
Titty Alone
Peggy accompanies Nancy to the island, carrying a lantern, and follows her to the camp.
XXII: The White Flag
Peggy helps pull Swallow ashore and joins in the hurried explanation about their plans and the need to get home.
Grave News from Houseboat Bay
Peggy arrives with camping gear and supports Nancy in clearing the Swallows' names.
He Makes Peace and Declares War
Helps the Swallows pitch the Amazons' tent and joins the dinner.
XXVIII: The Treasure on Cormorant Island
Tries to persuade Titty to abandon the treasure hunt for whaling.
The Storm
Worries about Nancy, asks the time, and participates in the storytelling.
The Sailors' Return
Peggy helps with packing and joins in the farewells.

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