The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket · Character
Nu-Nu
A native captive who accompanies Pym and Peters on their final voyage.
minor
Also known as Nu - Nu
First appearance: xxiii
Nu-Nu shows up with force in XXV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Captive from Tsalal; terrified of white linen, dies of fear as they near the white curtain.
Nu-Nu first appears in 0024 xxiii.
In XXV: Captive from Tsalal; terrified of white linen, dies of fear as they near the white curtain.
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See Nu-Nu in xxiii