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The Cruise of the Alerte · Character

Master Jacko

A young crew member or mascot on the Alerte.

minor

Also known as Jacko

First appearance: i the history of the treasure

Master Jacko's tie to Mr. Pollock is one of the pressures that moves The Cruise of the Alerte—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Noted for his disgraceful intoxication on Christmas Day.
In the storyPick and ShovelOpen this moment free

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With Mr. Pollock (social): Master Jacko and Mr. Pollock have occasional social interactions, likely involving the pet's antics. In Pick and Shovel: Noted for his disgraceful intoxication on Christmas Day. Later, in…

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See Master Jacko in i the history of the treasure

Character Web

3 connections

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TNThe NarratorMPMr. PollockMPMr. PursellMJMaster Jacko

Relationship types

  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

  • Alerte crew and expedition members
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • 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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Relationships

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See Master Jacko in i the history of the treasure

In the story

Master Jacko appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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See Master Jacko in i the history of the treasure