# Peggy Blackett — Swallows and Amazons character guide > Peggy Blackett in Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Peggy, Peggy Blackett **First appearance:** 0009-viii-skull-and-crossbones ## Snapshot Mate of the Amazon, Nancy's quieter younger sister, loyal to the pirate captain and steady when the wind turns. ## Who they are 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 plans. Her presence gives the Amazons a second pair of hands and a gentler counterweight to Nancy's whirlwind. ## Relationships ### [John Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/john_walker) _friendship_ John is friendly with Peggy, the more cautious Amazon, often including her in group plans. ### [Titty Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/titty_walker) _friendship_ Peggy and Titty are friendly companions, with Peggy often following Nancy's lead in their adventures. ### [Nancy Blackett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/nancy_blackett) _family_ Nancy and Peggy are sisters, with Nancy as the bold leader and Peggy as the more cautious follower. ### [Susan Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/susan_walker) _friendship_ Peggy and Susan share a calm, cooperative friendship, often handling practical matters together. ### [John Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/john_walker) _friendship_ John is friendly with Peggy, the more cautious Amazon, often including her in group plans. ### [John Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/john_walker) _friendship_ John is friendly with Peggy, the more cautious Amazon, often including her in group plans. ### [Nancy Blackett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/nancy_blackett) _family_ Nancy and Peggy are sisters, with Nancy as the bold leader and Peggy as the more cautious follower. ### [Titty Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/titty_walker) _friendship_ Peggy and Titty are friendly companions, with Peggy often following Nancy's lead in their adventures. ### [Titty Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/titty_walker) _friendship_ Peggy and Titty are friendly companions, with Peggy often following Nancy's lead in their adventures. ### [Nancy Blackett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/nancy_blackett) _family_ Nancy and Peggy are sisters, with Nancy as the bold leader and Peggy as the more cautious follower. ### [Susan Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/susan_walker) _friendship_ Peggy and Susan share a calm, cooperative friendship, often handling practical matters together. ### [Susan Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/susan_walker) _friendship_ Peggy and Susan share a calm, cooperative friendship, often handling practical matters together. ## In the story ### [Skull and Crossbones](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/viii-skull-and-crossbones) Peggy assists Nancy in sailing the Amazon and handling the flag. ### [The Parley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/x-the-parley) Mate Peggy chatters about their plans and reveals Nancy's real name is Ruth, earning a scolding. ### [In Alliance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xi-in-alliance) Mate Peggy helps carry the barrel and shares details about Captain Flint and the parrot. ### [The Amazon River](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xix-the-amazon-river) Mate Peggy Blackett assists Nancy in hiding the Amazon and escaping up the lake. ### [Titty Alone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xx-titty-alone) Peggy accompanies Nancy to the island, carrying a lantern, and follows her to the camp. ### [XXII: The White Flag](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxiv-grave-news-from-houseboat-bay) Peggy arrives with camping gear and supports Nancy in clearing the Swallows' names. ### [He Makes Peace and Declares War](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxvi-he-makes-peace-and-declares-war) Helps the Swallows pitch the Amazons' tent and joins the dinner. ### [XXVIII: The Treasure on Cormorant Island](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxviii-the-treasure-on-cormorant-island) Tries to persuade Titty to abandon the treasure hunt for whaling. ### [The Storm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxx-the-storm) Worries about Nancy, asks the time, and participates in the storytelling. ### [The Sailors' Return](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxxi-the-sailors-return) Peggy helps with packing and joins in the farewells. ## Links - 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