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The Young Skipper

A young prisoner with a nautical nickname.

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Also known as the Young Skipper, The Young Skipper

First appearance: iv le nouveau

The Young Skipper shows up with force in IX: Zoo-Loo. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A vain, stupid boy with a peaches-and-cream complexion.
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In IX: Zoo-Loo: A vain, stupid boy with a peaches-and-cream complexion. Beaten by The Fighting Sheeney for his bravado, sent to cabinot, and emerges humbled. Later, in XIII: I Say Goodbye to La Misère: Claps Cummings…

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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