The End of the Tether · Character
Tuan
A respectful title used for European gentlemen, often referring to Van Wyk.
minor
First appearance: ii
Tuan's tie to Captain Whalley is one of the pressures that moves The End of the Tether—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Captain Whalley (professional): Tuan is a local merchant or official who interacts with Whalley in the course of his duties as a ship captain. With Captain Whalley (professional): Tuan is a local merchant or…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Whalley's personal and social circle
- Protagonist
- Sofala's crew and antagonists
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it captures the psychological reversal where Mr. Van Wyk’s long…
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- Captain Whalley
professional · positive
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- Captain Whalley
professional · positive
Tuan is a local merchant or official who interacts with Whalley in the course of his… How this plays out →
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See Tuan in ii