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The Mirror of the Sea · Character

Stevens

A sailor known for his quiet competence and mysterious past.

minor

First appearance: the grip of the land

Stevens shows up with force in XIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Author of 'Stevens on Stowage,' a respected volume on the art of stowage, cited as an example of the skill and knowledge once required.
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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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