The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano · Character
Mr. Read
A white sailor who teaches Equiano navigation and treats him kindly.
minor
Also known as Mr. Read
First appearance: iv
Mr. Read's tie to Captain Pascal is one of the pressures that moves The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A spiteful man who falsely accuses Equiano and attempts to have him arrested with constables.
Mr. Read first appears in 0006 iv.
With Captain Pascal (professional): Captain Pascal and Mr. Read have a professional relationship, possibly as ship officers or business partners. With Mat Macnamara (professional): Mat Macnamara and Mr. Read are professional associates, possibly in shipping or trade.
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Relationship types
- Professional
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- Encounters and Influences
- Masters and Mentors
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Captain Pascal
professional · ambivalent
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- Mat Macnamara
professional · ambivalent
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