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The Nigger of the Narcissus · Character

Podmore

The ship's cook, who becomes religiously fervent during the voyage.

minor

First appearance: i

Podmore first appears in 0004 i.

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DODonkinJWJames WaitMBMr. BakerCACaptain Allist…OSOld SingletonPOPodmore

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  • Other

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  • Minor crew figures
  • Protagonist
  • Narcissus crew members

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
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