Bell

Dr. Clawbonny

Bell, the carpenter, shares a friendly and cooperative bond with Dr. Clawbonny, often assisting him during the expedition.

John Hatteras

Bell serves as the carpenter under Captain Hatteras, maintaining a dutiful and professional relationship.

Johnson

Bell and Johnson are friendly shipmates, working together cooperatively on the ship and during the Arctic journey.

Dr. Clawbonny

Bell, the carpenter, shares a friendly and cooperative bond with Dr. Clawbonny, often assisting him during the expedition.

Dr. Clawbonny

Bell, the carpenter, shares a friendly and cooperative bond with Dr. Clawbonny, often assisting him during the expedition.

Johnson

Bell and Johnson are friendly shipmates, working together cooperatively on the ship and during the Arctic journey.

John Hatteras

Bell serves as the carpenter under Captain Hatteras, maintaining a dutiful and professional relationship.

John Hatteras

Bell serves as the carpenter under Captain Hatteras, maintaining a dutiful and professional relationship.

Johnson

Bell and Johnson are friendly shipmates, working together cooperatively on the ship and during the Arctic journey.

At Sea

The carpenter, described as steady, obedient, and well-disciplined.

X: Dangerous Sailing

Suffers from snow-blindness along with other crew members.

The Fate of Sir John Franklin

One of the sailors who draws near the doctor to hear the account of Franklin's fate.

The Death of Bellot

Bell is listed among the crew devoted to Hatteras.

One of James Ross’s Foxes

Hunts with the doctor and Johnson, fires at the bear-like fox, and expresses disappointment at the kill.

The Great Cold at Christmas

Bell discusses the fuel crisis with Johnson and helps gather wood from the ship.

Preparations for Departure

Chosen as a companion for the expedition; sturdy, brave, and devoted.

Across the Ice-Fields

Acts as the pathfinder, testing the ice and building the snow-huts.

XXX: The Cairn

Carpenter who helps haul the sledge, repairs it, and saves the doctor's nose from frostbite.

The Death of Simpson

Bell helps build shelter and drag the sledge, but his own suffering hardens his heart; he refuses to answer the doctor's questions about the Porpoise survivors.

The Return to the Forward

Helps build the snow-house and dig graves; assists in reviving Altamont; struggles with lameness and blindness.

The Doctor's Inventory

Works with Johnson to dig the ice house, silent and diligent.

Altamont's First Words

Supports the doctor's plan to return south; insists they must leave without delay.

III: Seventeen Days of Land Journey

Works on repairing and reinforcing the sledge for the journey.

IV: The Last Charge of Powder

Expresses despair and doubt about returning home, but continues to push the sledge.

The Seal and the Bear

Mentioned as being roused from torpor by the smell of cooking bear meat.

The Porpoise

The carpenter; helps build the snow-house and prepares the ship's interior for temporary shelter.

A Discussion About Charts

Shoots ptarmigans and a white rabbit for the feast; has a mountain named after him.

Excursion to the North of Victoria Bay

Joins the hunting party and converses with the doctor about seal meat.

Cold and Heat

Bell takes the first watch over the stove, ensuring the fire is maintained through the cold night.

X: The Pleasures of Winter-Quarters

Participates in the discussion about Parry's theatre and asks if they acted plays.

Disquieting Traces

Bell suggests building a launch from the Porpoise's timbers, but is overruled by Hatteras; he also joins the hunting party and later agrees to continue toward the Pole.

The Ice Prison

Joins the hunt and assists in the defense of the snow-house.

The Mine

Works on digging the gallery and prepares to fight the bears.

The Polar Spring

Tasked with building the launch; experiences the sudden freeze when he steps outside.

XV: The Northwest Passage

Joins the doctor and Altamont in gathering wood from the Porpoise; later supports the doctor during the argument.

XVI: Northern Arcadia

Works on building the launch with Johnson.

Altamont's Revenge

At Fort Providence with Johnson, part of the welcoming group.

The Last Preparations

Bell finishes building the launch and assists in repairing the sledge.

The Journey Northward

Assists with hunting and repairs the sledge when needed.

Footprints on the Snow

Loses his snowshoes on a rock; serves as a guide ahead with Altamont and is startled by the footprints.

XXI: The Open Sea

Assists with preparations; his broken snowshoes had created the misleading footprints.

The Approach to the Pole

Bell assists in bailing and cries out in terror at the sight of the bears on the floe.

The English Flag

Rows with Johnson, holds Duke back from jumping into the sea, and signs the discovery document.

Polar Cosmography

Engages with the doctor's explanations, expressing comic regret about the illusion of stillness and amazement at weight variations.

Mount Hatteras

Part of the group that follows Hatteras up the mountain and witnesses his descent into madness.

Return to the South

Carves the inscription on the cairn and helps with the sledge and boat repairs.

Conclusion

Survives and is rescued along with the rest of the party.