The Innocents Abroad · Character
Captain Duncan
A ship captain or military officer encountered.
minor
Also known as Captain Duncan
First appearance: xviii
Captain Duncan shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Captain Duncan is the organizer of the excursion, listed as the undersigned and on the committees.
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In I: Captain Duncan is the organizer of the excursion, listed as the undersigned and on the committees. Later, in III: Chief of the…
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See Captain Duncan in xviiiNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Captain Duncan in xviii