# Titty Walker — Swallows and Amazons character guide > Titty Walker in Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Titty, Able-seaman Titty, Miss Titty **First appearance:** 0001-swallows-and-amazons ## Snapshot The Swallows' able-seaman, whose fierce imagination turns night raids and lookout duty into the stuff of real adventure. ## Who they are Titty is the youngest Walker aboard Swallow, but her imagination makes her the crew's best scout and its most daring hand. She proves it by single-handedly capturing the Amazon in the dark, earning Captain Nancy's stunned admiration. Her willingness to see the lake as a world of pirates and prizes keeps the game alive for everyone around her. ## Relationships ### [John Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/john_walker) _family_ John is the protective older brother to Titty, often leading their adventures and looking out for her. ### [Susan Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/susan_walker) _family_ Susan is the nurturing older sister to Titty, often managing domestic duties while Titty explores. ### [Roger Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/roger_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 affectionate and understanding with Titty, encouraging her imaginative nature. ### [Nancy Blackett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/nancy_blackett) _friendship_ Nancy and Titty are adventurous friends who share a love of sailing and imaginative play. ### [Peggy Blackett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/peggy_blackett) _friendship_ Peggy and Titty are friendly companions, with Peggy often following Nancy's lead in their adventures. ### [John Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/john_walker) _family_ John is the protective older brother to Titty, often leading their adventures and looking out for her. ### [John Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/john_walker) _family_ John is the protective older brother to Titty, often leading their adventures and looking out for her. ### [Susan Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/susan_walker) _family_ Susan is the nurturing older sister to Titty, often managing domestic duties while Titty explores. ### [Roger Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/roger_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 affectionate and understanding with Titty, encouraging her imaginative nature. ### [Roger Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/roger_walker) _family_ Roger and Titty are younger siblings who play together and share a close, playful bond. ## In the story ### [Swallows and Amazons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/swallows-and-amazons) Able-seaman Titty, eager and imaginative, contributes to the discovery of the hidden harbour. ### [The Peak in Darien](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/i-the-peak-in-darien) Titty named the promontory Darien after the sonnet about Cortez. She is imaginative, thinking of the island in terms of coral, treasure, and footprints. She signs as Able-seaman and plans to make a flag with a swallow. ### [II: Making Ready](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/ii-making-ready) Able-seaman Titty watches the tent setup, borrows fat Vicky, and later whistles for wind with Roger. ### [III: The Voyage to the Island](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/iii-the-voyage-to-the-island) Able-seaman Titty suggests watching for savages, proposes using a native rowing boat for haybags, and hoists her swallow flag. ### [IV: The Hidden Harbour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/iv-the-hidden-harbour) Able-seaman Titty accompanies John to find the harbour, helps moor the boat, and speculates about 'natives' and the painted cross. ### [First Night on the Island](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/v-first-night-on-the-island) Able-seaman Titty spots the approaching boat, identifies the houseboat owner as a retired pirate, and helps with camp tasks. ### [Island Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/vi-island-life) Able-seaman Titty observes cormorants, imagines the lake as the coast of China, and writes a letter to her mother. ### [More Island Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/vii-more-island-life) Attempts to dive like a cormorant, then becomes a pearl-diver with Roger. ### [Skull and Crossbones](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/viii-skull-and-crossbones) Able-seaman Titty spots the Amazon and its pirate flag, then volunteers to be left on an islet as a lookout. ### [The Arrow with the Green Feather](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/ix-the-arrow-with-the-green-feather) Able-seaman Titty swims with Roger, suggests the arrow may be poisoned, throws a stick to Roger as a pike. ### [The Parley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/x-the-parley) Able-seaman Titty questions the Amazons about their uncle, suggests the treaty be called a 'treaty of offence and defence,' and provides paper from her log. ### [In Alliance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xi-in-alliance) Able-seaman Titty enjoys the 'rum' (lemonade) and asks about Captain Flint's parrot. ### [XII: Leading Lights](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xii-leading-lights) Able-seaman Titty lights the lanterns, spots the charcoal burners' fire, and helps keep watch on the lights during the night voyage. ### [XIII: The Charcoal-Burners](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xiii-the-charcoal-burners) Able-seaman Titty is eager to see the charcoal-burners, asks about the serpent, and expresses excitement about the 'savages'. ### [The Letter from Captain Flint](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xiv-the-letter-from-captain-flint) Expresses frustration that the Amazons discovered the island first, but finds cheer in the idea that the Amazons may not know the charcoal-burners' secrets. Later suggests sinking Captain Flint's houseboat. ### [Captain John Visits Captain Flint](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xv-captain-john-visits-captain-flint) Titty suggests keeping the fire burning forever and enthusiastically supports declaring war on Captain Flint. ### [The Birthday Party](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xvi-the-birthday-party) Spots the approaching native boat with the telescope, welcomes mother ashore, and rows the Swallow during the departure. ### [A Fair Wind](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xvii-a-fair-wind) Able-seaman Titty is assigned to stay on Wild Cat Island as a lighthouse keeper, eagerly anticipating her solitary role. ### [Robinson Crusoe and Man Friday](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xviii-robinson-crusoe-and-man-friday) Plays Robinson Crusoe, guards the camp alone, clears a path, and interacts with her mother as Man Friday. ### [Titty Alone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xx-titty-alone) Able-seaman Titty is left alone on the island, keeps a log, tends the lighthouse, and ultimately captures the Amazon single-handedly. ### [XXII: The White Flag](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxii-the-white-flag) Able-seaman Titty captures the Amazon single-handedly, sails her back to Wild Cat Island, and is praised by both crews. ### [Taking Breath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxiii-taking-breath) Plans a secret treasure hunt with Roger, tells stories of pirates, and recounts her night watch and capture of the Amazon. ### [Grave News from Houseboat Bay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxiv-grave-news-from-houseboat-bay) Able-seaman Titty reports Mrs. Dixon's comments about Captain Flint and seeks permission to look for treasure. ### [He Makes Peace and Declares War](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxvi-he-makes-peace-and-declares-war) Insists the burglars left the box on Cormorant Island; leads the search and is disappointed when it's not found. ### [The Battle in Houseboat Bay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxvii-the-battle-in-houseboat-bay) Able-seaman Titty suggests nailing colors to the mast, criticizes the pirate's fatness, and worries about Captain Flint's swimming ability. ### [XXVIII: The Treasure on Cormorant Island](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxviii-the-treasure-on-cormorant-island) Leads the treasure hunt on Cormorant Island, determined and imaginative. ### [Two Sorts of Fish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxix-two-sorts-of-fish) Able-seaman Titty finds Captain Flint's sea-chest and is rewarded with a parrot. ### [The Storm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxx-the-storm) Wakes to the storm, comforts the parrot, and later goes out to check the boats with John and Nancy. ### [The Sailors' Return](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxxi-the-sailors-return) Titty brings her parrot Polly to say goodbye to the island and signs the parrot onto the ship's articles. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/titty_walker - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters