The Island of Doctor Moreau · Character

The Kanakas

Native sailors on the schooner who assist Montgomery.

minor

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Mentioned as former assistants who were frightened by Moreau's work and eventually deserted or died.

The Kanakas first appears in 0007 vi the evil looking boatmen.

With Montgomery (professional): Montgomery commands the Kanakas as laborers on the island, maintaining a distant and authoritative relationship.

In Doctor Moreau Explains: Mentioned as former assistants who were frightened by Moreau's work and eventually deserted or died.

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Montgomery
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