# Duke — The Adventures of Captain Hatteras character guide > Duke in The Adventures of Captain Hatteras by Jules Verne. **Role:** supporting **First appearance:** 0004-iv-the-dog-captain ## Snapshot Hatteras's great, good-hearted dog, who shares every privation of the polar march and never once questions where they are going. ## Who they are Duke is Hatteras's constant companion, a dog of gentle manners who makes the first friendly overtures to the Greenland sled dogs and tolerates the doctor's petting without jealousy. He endures the same cold, hunger, and exhaustion as the men, drawing sledges and standing watch over his master. His devotion is total and uncomplicated, in sharp contrast to the human crew's doubts and calculations. He matters because he is the expedition's silent measure of loyalty — the one creature aboard who never wavers, even when Hatteras himself is no longer able to lead. ## Relationships ### [Dr. Clawbonny](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/dr_clawbonny) _friendship_ Clawbonny has a warm, affectionate bond with Duke, Hatteras's loyal dog, often caring for him during the expedition. ### [John Hatteras](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/john_hatteras) _friendship_ Duke is Hatteras's devoted dog, fiercely loyal and emotionally bonded to his master throughout the Arctic adventures. ### [Dr. Clawbonny](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/dr_clawbonny) _friendship_ Clawbonny has a warm, affectionate bond with Duke, Hatteras's loyal dog, often caring for him during the expedition. ### [John Hatteras](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/john_hatteras) _friendship_ Duke is Hatteras's devoted dog, fiercely loyal and emotionally bonded to his master throughout the Arctic adventures. ## In the story ### [Part I: The English at the North Pole](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/part-i-the-english-at-the-north-pole) The dog that appears with a message around its neck, leading to the discovery of Captain Hatteras's identity. ### [Captain Hatteras](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xii-captain-hatteras) Hatteras's faithful dog, the first to recognize him, and responds to a mysterious whistle. ### [XV: The Forward Driven Southward](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xv-the-forward-driven-southward) Leaps about joyfully on the ice at Leopold Harbor, showing sociability and ill-temper toward certain crew members. ### [XVIII: The Way Northward](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xviii-the-way-northward) Becomes friends with Dr. Clawbonny and shows instinctive hostility toward Shandon, Pen, and Foker. ### [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) The dog points at the fox, barks furiously, and growls over the body after it is killed. ### [Preparations for Departure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xxviii-preparations-for-departure) The faithful dog accompanying the expedition. ### [Across the Ice-Fields](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xxix-across-the-ice-fields) Aids in pulling the sledge and barks during the bear and fox attack. ### [XXX: The Cairn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xxx-the-cairn) Hatteras's dog, who discovers the cairn and remains alert and faithful throughout the journey. ### [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) The dog guides the hunters back to Fort Providence when they lose their way. ### [Disquieting Traces](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xi-disquieting-traces) Duke accompanies the hunters and is noted as equally skilful but less boastful than Altamont. ### [XVI: Northern Arcadia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xvi-northern-arcadia) Accompanies the hunters on the trip, fraternizes with the animals. ### [Altamont's Revenge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xvii-altamont-s-revenge) Hatteras's dog, helps track the musk-oxen and harries them during the hunt. ### [The Journey Northward](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xix-the-journey-northward) Helps civilize the Greenland dogs and aids in hunting game. ### [The English Flag](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xxiii-the-english-flag) Barks despairingly after Hatteras is lost, leaps ashore first, and discovers Hatteras's body on the shore. ### [Mount Hatteras](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xxv-mount-hatteras) Faithfully follows Hatteras up the volcano and helps Altamont save him from the abyss. ### [Return to the South](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xxvi-return-to-the-south) Faithful dog of Hatteras, remains by his side and barks mournfully at the discovery of the bodies. ### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/chapters/xxvii-conclusion) Remains faithfully with Hatteras, sharing his madness and his northward walks. ## 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