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The Cruise of the Alerte · Character

Mr. Picket

A crew member or officer on the Alerte.

minor

First appearance: i the history of the treasure

Mr. Picket shows up with force in II: The Alerte Is Fitted Out. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Shipwright at Southampton who assists in finding and fitting out the Alerte.
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Mr. Picket first appears in 0000 i the history of the treasure.

In II: The Alerte Is Fitted Out: Shipwright at Southampton who assists in finding and fitting out the Alerte.

Later, in Our First Voyage: Mr. Picket takes a holiday to see the crew off and later sends a sloop with friends to bid farewell.

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Picket in i the history of the treasure
See Mr. Picket in II: The Alerte Is Fitted Out