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The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket · Character

Block

Captain of the Penguin, who rescues Pym from the Ariel.

minor

Also known as Captain Block

First appearance: i

Block first appears in 0002 i.

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  • Other

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  • Jane Guy crew and rescuers

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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