The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket · Character
Mr. Barnard
Augustus's father, also referred to as Captain Barnard.
minor
First appearance: i
Mr. Barnard's tie to Augustus Barnard is one of the pressures that moves The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Augustus's father; appointed commander of the Grampus.
Mr. Barnard first appears in 0002 i.
With Augustus Barnard (family): Augustus Barnard and Mr. Barnard are father and son, with Mr. Barnard being Augustus's father. With Grampus (professional): Grampus, likely a ship, is associated with Mr. Barnard in a maritime context, possibly as owner or captain.
In II: Augustus's father; appointed commander of the Grampus.
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- Family
- Professional
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- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Augustus Barnard
family · positive
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- Grampus
professional · ambivalent
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