# Bell — The Adventures of Captain Hatteras character guide > Bell in The Adventures of Captain Hatteras by Jules Verne. **Role:** minor **First appearance:** 0005-v-at-sea ## Who they are Carpenter on the Forward, skilled and reliable. ## Relationships ### [Dr. Clawbonny](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/dr_clawbonny) _friendship_ Bell, the carpenter, shares a friendly and cooperative bond with Dr. Clawbonny, often assisting him during the expedition. ### [John Hatteras](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/john_hatteras) _professional_ Bell serves as the carpenter under Captain Hatteras, maintaining a dutiful and professional relationship. ### [Johnson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/johnson) _friendship_ Bell and Johnson are friendly shipmates, working together cooperatively on the ship and during the Arctic journey. ### [Dr. Clawbonny](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/dr_clawbonny) _friendship_ Bell, the carpenter, shares a friendly and cooperative bond with Dr. Clawbonny, often assisting him during the expedition. ### [Dr. Clawbonny](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/dr_clawbonny) _friendship_ Bell, the carpenter, shares a friendly and cooperative bond with Dr. Clawbonny, often assisting him during the expedition. ### [Johnson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/johnson) _friendship_ Bell and Johnson are friendly shipmates, working together cooperatively on the ship and during the Arctic journey. ### [John Hatteras](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/john_hatteras) _professional_ Bell serves as the carpenter under Captain Hatteras, maintaining a dutiful and professional relationship. ### [John Hatteras](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/john_hatteras) _professional_ Bell serves as the carpenter under Captain Hatteras, maintaining a dutiful and professional relationship. ### [Johnson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/johnson) _friendship_ Bell and Johnson are friendly shipmates, working together cooperatively on the ship and during the Arctic journey. ## In the story ### [At Sea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/v-at-sea) The carpenter, described as steady, obedient, and well-disciplined. ### [X: Dangerous Sailing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/x-dangerous-sailing) Suffers from snow-blindness along with other crew members. ### [The Fate of Sir John Franklin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xvii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xxi-the-death-of-bellot) Bell is listed among the crew devoted to Hatteras. ### [One of James Ross’s Foxes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xxv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xxvii-the-great-cold-at-christmas) Bell discusses the fuel crisis with Johnson and helps gather wood from the ship. ### [Preparations for Departure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xxviii-preparations-for-departure) Chosen as a companion for the expedition; sturdy, brave, and devoted. ### [Across the Ice-Fields](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xxix-across-the-ice-fields) Acts as the pathfinder, testing the ice and building the snow-huts. ### [XXX: The Cairn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xxx-the-cairn) Carpenter who helps haul the sledge, repairs it, and saves the doctor's nose from frostbite. ### [The Death of Simpson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xxxi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xxxii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/i-the-doctor-s-inventory) Works with Johnson to dig the ice house, silent and diligent. ### [Altamont's First Words](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/ii-altamont-s-first-words) Supports the doctor's plan to return south; insists they must leave without delay. ### [III: Seventeen Days of Land Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/iii-seventeen-days-of-land-journey) Works on repairing and reinforcing the sledge for the journey. ### [IV: The Last Charge of Powder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/iv-the-last-charge-of-powder) Expresses despair and doubt about returning home, but continues to push the sledge. ### [The Seal and the Bear](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/v-the-seal-and-the-bear) Mentioned as being roused from torpor by the smell of cooking bear meat. ### [The Porpoise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/vi-the-porpoise) The carpenter; helps build the snow-house and prepares the ship's interior for temporary shelter. ### [A Discussion About Charts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/vii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/viii-excursion-to-the-north-of-victoria-bay) Joins the hunting party and converses with the doctor about seal meat. ### [Cold and Heat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/ix-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/x-the-pleasures-of-winter-quarters) Participates in the discussion about Parry's theatre and asks if they acted plays. ### [Disquieting Traces](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xii-the-ice-prison) Joins the hunt and assists in the defense of the snow-house. ### [The Mine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xiii-the-mine) Works on digging the gallery and prepares to fight the bears. ### [The Polar Spring](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xiv-the-polar-spring) Tasked with building the launch; experiences the sudden freeze when he steps outside. ### [XV: The Northwest Passage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xvi-northern-arcadia) Works on building the launch with Johnson. ### [Altamont's Revenge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xvii-altamont-s-revenge) At Fort Providence with Johnson, part of the welcoming group. ### [The Last Preparations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xviii-the-last-preparations) Bell finishes building the launch and assists in repairing the sledge. ### [The Journey Northward](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xix-the-journey-northward) Assists with hunting and repairs the sledge when needed. ### [Footprints on the Snow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xx-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xxi-the-open-sea) Assists with preparations; his broken snowshoes had created the misleading footprints. ### [The Approach to the Pole](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xxii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xxiii-the-english-flag) Rows with Johnson, holds Duke back from jumping into the sea, and signs the discovery document. ### [Polar Cosmography](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xxiv-polar-cosmography) Engages with the doctor's explanations, expressing comic regret about the illusion of stillness and amazement at weight variations. ### [Mount Hatteras](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xxv-mount-hatteras) Part of the group that follows Hatteras up the mountain and witnesses his descent into madness. ### [Return to the South](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xxvi-return-to-the-south) Carves the inscription on the cairn and helps with the sledge and boat repairs. ### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xxvii-conclusion) Survives and is rescued along with the rest of the party. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/bell - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters