The Railway Children · Character
The Bargee
A canal barge operator who interacts with the children.
minor
Also known as The Bargee, the Bargee, Bargee, The Bargee Bill, Bill, Bill the Bargee
First appearance: vii for valour
The Bargee shows up with force in The Amateur Firemen. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Initially hostile, but later grateful; admits his pipe ash caused the fire and takes the children on a free canal trip.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended Acquaintances and Family
- Family and Household
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
The emotional peak occurs when the children realize that the old gentleman’s visit has restored their mother’s…
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