The Blue Lagoon · Character
Captain Le Farge
A ship's captain whose authority collapses when his water-short boats turn on each other in the moonlight, leaving him helpless aboard his own command.
supporting
Also known as Le Farge, Captain
First appearance: part i i where the slush lamp burns
As a supporting figure in The Blue Lagoon, Captain Le Farge is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Sea captain of the Northumberland, of French descent and naturalized American, who listens to Lestrange's request about disposing of his body without the children's knowledge.
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With Emmeline (social): Captain Le Farge is a ship captain who interacts with Emmeline during sea voyages. With Dick (social): Captain Le Farge has a professional acquaintance with Dick during sea travel. With Captain…
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Relationship types
- Social
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Primary castaways and guardians
- Protagonist
- Ship captains and officers
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where the protagonis…
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- Emmeline
social · ambivalent
Captain Le Farge is a ship captain who interacts with Emmeline during sea voyages. How this plays out →
- Dick
social · ambivalent
- Captain Fountain
professional · ambivalent
- Paddy Button
social · ambivalent
- Emmeline
social · ambivalent
Captain Le Farge is a ship captain who interacts with Emmeline during sea voyages. How this plays out →
- Emmeline
social · ambivalent
Captain Le Farge is a ship captain who interacts with Emmeline during sea voyages. How this plays out →
- Dick
social · ambivalent
- Captain Fountain
professional · ambivalent
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Captain Le Farge appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- II: Under the Stars
- III: The Shadow and the Fire
- IV: And Like a Dream Dissolved
- V: Voices Heard in the Mist
- X: The Tragedy of the Boats
- I: Mad Lestrange
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See Captain Le Farge in part i i where the slush lamp burns