# Henderson — The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket character guide

> Henderson in The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket by Edgar Allan Poe.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Henderson

**First appearance:** 0016-xv

## Who they are

First mate of the Jane Guy who leads a rescue party.

## Relationships

### [Captain Guy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_narrative_of_arthur_gordon_pym_of_nantucket_se/characters/captain_guy)

_professional_

Captain Guy and Henderson interact as captain and crew member aboard the Jane Guy.

## In the story

### [Chapter I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_narrative_of_arthur_gordon_pym_of_nantucket_se/chapters/i)

Mr. Henderson; leads the rescue from the Penguin, discovering Augustus attached to the floating deck.

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