# Knowles — The Nigger of the Narcissus character guide

> Knowles in The Nigger of the Narcissus by Joseph Conrad.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lame Knowles, dirty Knowles, lame Knowles, Pacific Knowles

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

A lame sailor who gossips and comments on shipboard events.

## Relationships

### [Donkin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nigger_of_the_narcissus_se/characters/donkin)

_social_

Donkin uses Knowles as a gullible ally to spread discontent and gossip among the crew.

### [Donkin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nigger_of_the_narcissus_se/characters/donkin)

_social_

Donkin uses Knowles as a gullible ally to spread discontent and gossip among the crew.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nigger_of_the_narcissus_se/chapters/iv)

Lurches heavily on his short leg among the men pressing forward during the captain's address.

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