The Adventures of Captain Hatteras · Character

Clifton

Cautious crewman who questions the expedition's safety.

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Also known as the cautious Clifton

Clifton shows up with force in The Forward. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in relation to Johnson's opinion about the ship's speed.

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In The Forward: Mentioned in relation to Johnson's opinion about the ship's speed. Later, in The Dog-Captain: Superstitious sailor who…

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The Forward
Mentioned in relation to Johnson's opinion about the ship's speed.
The Dog-Captain
Superstitious sailor who notes the dog's windward walking and spreads fears about the animal.
The Talk of the Crew
Superstitious sailor who insists the dog is the captain, citing its unusual habits.
Another Letter
Spreads superstitious ideas about the dog-captain after the letter is read.
X: Dangerous Sailing
Suffers from snow-blindness and is noted as one of the ringleaders spreading fear and hesitation among the crew.
XI: The Devil’s Thumb
The cautious Clifton supports the mutiny, suggesting they persuade Shandon to return, and later identifies the dog as the 'dog-captain' during the refraction event.
Captain Hatteras
A superstitious sailor who takes alarm at the mysterious whistle and encourages mutiny.
XVIII: The Way Northward
Calculates the crew's potential earnings and is eager to pass latitude 72°.
The Death of Bellot
Clifton is part of the dissatisfied faction; his joy at reaching latitude 75° is noted, and he later openly meditates mutiny.
The First Signs of Mutiny
Voices concern about how to keep warm in winter with limited fuel.
Attacked by the Ice
Calculates the wages at stake; voices concern about losing earnings if they return without the captain.
The Last Piece of Coal
First to be attacked by scurvy, suffering from swollen legs and bleeding gums.

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