# Mr. Conrad — The Mirror of the Sea character guide > Mr. Conrad in The Mirror of the Sea by Joseph Conrad. **Role:** minor **First appearance:** 0001-author-s-note ## Who they are The author himself, briefly referenced as a character in the narrative. ## In the story ### [Author's Note](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/author-s-note) The author and narrator, reflecting on his own life and the confessional nature of the book. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/ii) The narrator, who serves as chief mate on his first voyage with Captain MacW⸺ and feels flattered by the trust implied by the captain's retirement. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/iii) The narrator, a second mate under Captain B——, visits him at home after passing his master's examination. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/ix) The narrator, reflecting on various ship masters and the art of seamanship. ### [Cobwebs and Gossamer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/cobwebs-and-gossamer) The narrator, reflecting on the ephemeral nature of maritime bonds. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/xi) The narrator and third mate, who observes the stormy interactions between Captain S⸺ and Mr. P⸺, and reflects on the sensory intimacy of life aboard a sailing ship. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/xii) The narrator, promoted to officer of the watch during the passage; learned from P⸺ but also from his own experience. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/xiv) The narrator himself, a young chief mate of twenty-four, impatiently waiting for cargo and learning to handle his first command. ### [Overdue and Missing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/overdue-and-missing) The narrator reflects on personal experiences with overdue ships and the emotional weight of waiting for news. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/xvii) The narrator who goes aloft to supervise repairs and spots the ice floe. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/xix) Narrator who reflects on the nature of steamships and sailing ships, and recounts the story of the disabled steamer. ### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/xxvi) The narrator reflects on personal experiences standing on the poop of a homeward-bound ship, conversing with the commander about the limited visibility in southwesterly weather. ### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/xxvii) The narrator, who observes the skipper's psychology and the West Wind's moods, and who resists giving the skipper the desired suggestion. ### [The Faithful River](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/the-faithful-river) The narrator reflects on his personal connection to the Thames, likely representing Conrad's own voice. ### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/xxxi) The narrator, speaking as a former chief officer, recalls his experience docking a ship in London. ### [In Captivity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/in-captivity) The narrator, reflecting on his own experiences of captivity and longing at sea. ### [Initiation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/initiation) The narrator, reflecting on his own initiation into seamanship. ### [XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/xxxv) The narrator, who observes the scene at the New South Dock and engages in conversation with an elderly seaman. ### [XXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/xxxvi) The narrator, who commands one of the rescue boats and undergoes a transformative experience, losing his idealistic view of the sea. ### [The Nursery of the Craft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/the-nursery-of-the-craft) The narrator, reflecting on his own early training and the craft of seamanship. ### [The Tremolino](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/the-tremolino) The narrator himself, reflecting on his command of the Tremolino. ### [XL](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/xl) The narrator and central figure, reflecting on his youthful initiation into seamanship and his love for the Tremolino. ### [XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/xli) The narrator and seagoing member of the syndicate, who delivers messages to a Carlist priest in Guipuzcoa. ### [XLII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/xlii) The narrator, who visits Doña Rita's house, says goodbye, and prepares to sail on the Tremolino. ### [XLIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/xliv) The narrator, who steers the Tremolino and agrees to Dominic's plan to scuttle the vessel. ### [XLV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/xlv) Narrator and owner of the Tremolino, struck senseless during the wreck, later witnesses Dominic's departure. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/characters/mr_conrad - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/characters