The Cruise of the Alerte · Character
Dr. Cloete-Smith
A doctor or scientist accompanying the expedition.
minor
Also known as Cloete - Smith
First appearance: i the history of the treasure
Dr. Cloete-Smith shows up with force in VIII: Bahia. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Appointed as mate by the narrator, takes the port watch.
Dr. Cloete-Smith first appears in 0000 i the history of the treasure.
In VIII: Bahia: Appointed as mate by the narrator, takes the port watch.
Later, in The Adventures of the Shore-Party: Leads the shore party, decides on rest days, and attempts to swim ashore with a line.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak occurs when the explorers, after enduring the oppressive heat and danger of the landslip, e…
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See Dr. Cloete-Smith in i the history of the treasure