The Case of Charles Dexter Ward · Character
Captain Abraham Whipple
An old sea captain who provides information about Curwen's past activities.
minor
Also known as Captain Whipple, robust old Captain Whipple, poor old Whipple
First appearance: II: An Antecedent and a Horror
Captain Abraham Whipple's tie to Joseph Curwen is one of the pressures that moves The Case of Charles Dexter Ward—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Led the mob that burned the Gaspee and was involved in the raid on Curwen; later mutters cryptic remarks about Curwen's death.
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With Joseph Curwen (rivalry): Captain Whipple led the 18th-century raid on Curwen's farm, opposing his necromantic activities. With Ezra Weeden (friendship): Captain Whipple and Ezra Weeden were allies in the…
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- Rivalry
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Historical Witnesses and Informants
- Investigators and Victims
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the moment Dr. Willett and Mr. Ward fully confront and ar…
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- Joseph Curwen
rivalry · negative
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- Ezra Weeden
friendship · positive
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