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The Nigger of the Narcissus · Character

Young Charley

A young, inexperienced sailor learning the ropes aboard the Narcissus.

minor

Also known as Charley, Only Charley, young Charley

First appearance: I

Young Charley's tie to James Wait is one of the pressures that moves The Nigger of the Narcissus—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Lean, street-smart boy learning to make a knot, sweating and focused.
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Young Charley first appears in 0004 i.

With James Wait (social): Young Charley is fascinated by Wait's illness and treats him with naive curiosity and pity. With James Wait (social): Young Charley is fascinated by Wait's illness and treats him with naive curiosity and pity. With James Wait (social): Young Charley is fascinated by Wait's illness and treats him with naive curiosity and pity.

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JWJames WaitBEBelfastMBMr. BakerOSOld SingletonWAWamiboYCYoung Charley

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  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

  • Narcissus crew members

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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