The Lady of the Barge · Character
Nick Gunn
A maimed, menacing stranger who descends on an old shipmate's inn, calling in a fifteen-year-old debt with a grin and a pistol.
major
Also known as Gunn, Mr. Gunn
First appearance: the lady of the barge
As a major figure in The Lady of the Barge, Nick Gunn is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The night watchman and narrator of the story, who becomes Bill's reluctant partner in the scheme.
Nick Gunn appears in The Lady of the Barge as major figure.
Nick Gunn first appears in 0000 the lady of the barge.
With Captain Rogers (professional): Captain and his trusted boatman on the barge. With Mullet (friendship): Fellow fishermen who share a camaraderie on the water. With Joan (romantic): Joan is sweet on Nick, though he remains somewhat oblivious.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Friendship
- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Key Figure and Minor Mentions
- Community and Military Figures
- Scheming and Recurring Villagers
- Minor Village Characters
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
This excerpt is the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of anticipation a…
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- Captain Rogers
professional · positive
Captain and his trusted boatman on the barge. How this plays out →
- Mullet
friendship · positive
- Joan
romantic · positive
- Mullet
friendship · positive
- Captain Rogers
professional · positive
Captain and his trusted boatman on the barge. How this plays out →
- Joan
romantic · positive
- Captain Rogers
professional · positive
Captain and his trusted boatman on the barge. How this plays out →
- Joan
romantic · positive
Relationship notes
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