# Roger Walker — Swallows and Amazons character guide > Roger Walker in Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome. **Role:** major **Also known as:** The Boy Roger, Master Roger **First appearance:** 0001-swallows-and-amazons ## Snapshot The Boy Roger, youngest of the Swallows, all eagerness and appetite, forever volunteering to sink the enemy. ## Who they are Roger is the ship's boy whose first instinct in any crisis is attack, whether suggesting they sink the houseboat or grabbing a parrot-fletched arrow from the fire. He is pulled along by the older children but never doubts the reality of the game. His uncomplicated enthusiasm gives the crew its comic energy and reminds readers what the adventure looks like from its smallest participant. ## Relationships ### [John Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/john_walker) _family_ John is the eldest brother to Roger, guiding him in sailing and adventures with patient authority. ### [Titty Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/titty_walker) _family_ Roger and Titty are younger siblings who play together and share a close, playful bond. ### [Susan Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/susan_walker) _family_ Roger relies on Susan's care and discipline as his older sister, with a warm sibling dynamic. ### [Mother Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/mother_walker) _family_ Mother is caring and patient with young Roger, managing his energetic nature. ### [John Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/john_walker) _family_ John is the eldest brother to Roger, guiding him in sailing and adventures with patient authority. ### [Susan Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/susan_walker) _family_ Roger relies on Susan's care and discipline as his older sister, with a warm sibling dynamic. ### [Titty Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/titty_walker) _family_ Roger and Titty are younger siblings who play together and share a close, playful bond. ### [John Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/john_walker) _family_ John is the eldest brother to Roger, guiding him in sailing and adventures with patient authority. ### [Susan Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/susan_walker) _family_ Roger relies on Susan's care and discipline as his older sister, with a warm sibling dynamic. ### [Titty Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/titty_walker) _family_ Roger and Titty are younger siblings who play together and share a close, playful bond. ### [Mother Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/mother_walker) _family_ Mother is caring and patient with young Roger, managing his energetic nature. ### [Mother Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/mother_walker) _family_ Mother is caring and patient with young Roger, managing his energetic nature. ## In the story ### [Swallows and Amazons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/swallows-and-amazons) The Boy Roger, the youngest crew member, assists with sailing and camp setup. ### [The Peak in Darien](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/i-the-peak-in-darien) Roger, aged seven, runs up the field tacking like a sailing vessel to receive the telegram from his mother. He delivers the good news to his siblings and is excited to be included as a crew member. ### [II: Making Ready](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/ii-making-ready) The Boy Roger gets in the way during tent setup, opens the boathouse lock, and whistles for wind. ### [III: The Voyage to the Island](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/iii-the-voyage-to-the-island) The Boy Roger serves as lookout in the bows, spots rocks, and jumps ashore with the painter upon landing. ### [IV: The Hidden Harbour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/iv-the-hidden-harbour) The Boy Roger discovers the old fireplace and the painted cross on the tree stump, and helps with mooring. ### [First Night on the Island](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/v-first-night-on-the-island) The Boy Roger discusses rope and flag signals with John, and struggles with the telescope. ### [Island Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/vi-island-life) The Boy Roger takes the tiller, asks about cormorants, and uses the whole lake to clean his teeth. ### [More Island Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/vii-more-island-life) Baths cautiously, dives for pearls, and catches a pike while fishing. ### [Skull and Crossbones](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/viii-skull-and-crossbones) The Boy Roger is excited by the cannon shot and pirate flag, and later helps with the Swallow's mooring. ### [The Arrow with the Green Feather](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/ix-the-arrow-with-the-green-feather) The Boy Roger swims with Titty, finds a clasp knife in flattened grass, grabs the arrow from the fire. ### [The Parley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/x-the-parley) Ship's boy Roger retrieves the Swallow's flag from the harbour and returns the Amazons' knife. ### [In Alliance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xi-in-alliance) The Boy Roger asks about the centreboard and the water barrel, and joins in the toast. ### [XII: Leading Lights](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xii-leading-lights) The Boy Roger watches the lights and calls out their alignment, though he cannot reach the lantern or use matches. ### [XIII: The Charcoal-Burners](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xiii-the-charcoal-burners) The Boy Roger rows ashore for milk, chatters at a squirrel, and spots the boat with the man in it. ### [The Letter from Captain Flint](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xiv-the-letter-from-captain-flint) Eagerly galumphs downhill and later helps gather firewood. He calls Captain Flint a 'beast' upon reading the letter. ### [Captain John Visits Captain Flint](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xv-captain-john-visits-captain-flint) Roger learns to swim on his back with John's help and proudly announces his achievement. ### [The Birthday Party](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xvi-the-birthday-party) Cheerfully participates in the birthday celebration and rows the Swallow alongside Titty. ### [A Fair Wind](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xvii-a-fair-wind) The Boy Roger accompanies John to fetch milk and helps with preparations. ### [The Amazon River](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xix-the-amazon-river) The Boy Roger rows and expresses impatience during the long wait, but participates in the evening mission. ### [Swallows in the Dark](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxi-swallows-in-the-dark) Roger is on lookout, panics about octopuses, enjoys the night sailing, and wraps himself in a blanket. ### [XXII: The White Flag](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxii-the-white-flag) The Boy Roger wakes up during the excitement, helps with the painter, and reports the Amazons' fire at camp. ### [Taking Breath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxiii-taking-breath) Agrees to join Titty's treasure hunt, listens to her pirate stories, and helps with the chart. ### [Grave News from Houseboat Bay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxiv-grave-news-from-houseboat-bay) The Boy Roger helps with milk collection and camp tasks, and is eager about the day's plans. ### [The Battle in Houseboat Bay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxvii-the-battle-in-houseboat-bay) The Boy Roger blows the whistle during the attack, asks about sharks, and later doubts their existence. ### [XXVIII: The Treasure on Cormorant Island](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxviii-the-treasure-on-cormorant-island) Accompanies Titty as her crew, follows her commands enthusiastically. ### [Two Sorts of Fish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxix-two-sorts-of-fish) The Boy Roger helps Titty and is promised a monkey for next year. ### [The Storm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxx-the-storm) Wakes with a shout, thinking of battle, and joins in the shipwreck storytelling. ### [The Sailors' Return](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxxi-the-sailors-return) Roger is in the bows of Swallow and looks forward to bringing a monkey next year. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/roger_walker - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters