The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket · Character
Tiger
Pym's Newfoundland dog, smuggled aboard and hidden below, whose fidelity outlasts nearly every human bond in the book.
supporting
First appearance: i
As a supporting figure in The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket, Tiger is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Pym's dog; accompanies him in the hold, providing some comfort.
Tiger is a domestic creature dragged into an inhuman situation, concealed in the Grampus's hold alongside his master and growing desperate as the days of confinement stretch. His presence sharpens Pym's isolation—the one companion who cannot scheme, betray, or mutiny—and his fate becomes a measure of how far the voyage has fallen from anything like civilization. In the stowaway ordeal, the dog is both comfort and accusation, a reminder of the world Pym left behind.
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Character Web
6 connectionsA slice of how Tiger sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Central figures and key references
- Protagonist
- Grampus mutineers and allies
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this chapter, the narrative reaches its dramatic climax through the psychological and emotional peak of Pym…
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- Augustus Barnard
friendship · positive
Augustus has a strong bond with Tiger, the dog who accompanies him and Pym on their… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Tiger in iIn the story
Tiger appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
