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Captain Johnson

A sea captain who transports Strickland to Tahiti.

minor

Also known as Captain Johnson

First appearance: xl

Captain Johnson shows up with force in XLIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Tiaré's husband, whom she was forced to marry after her father discovered her with a lover.
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In XLIX: Tiaré's husband, whom she was forced to marry after her father discovered her with a lover. Later, in LI: Mentioned as Tiaré's…

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Dirk Stroeve’s complete s…

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See Captain Johnson in xl