# Haji Wasub — The Rescue character guide

> Haji Wasub in The Rescue by Joseph Conrad.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Wasub

**First appearance:** 0009-part-ii-the-shore-of-refuge

## Who they are

An old and trusted advisor to Belarab, often serving as an intermediary.

## Relationships

### [Captain Lingard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rescue_se/characters/captain_lingard)

_professional_

A relationship of mutual respect, with Haji Wasub as a wise and trusted advisor.

### [Captain Lingard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rescue_se/characters/captain_lingard)

_professional_

A relationship of mutual respect, with Haji Wasub as a wise and trusted advisor.

### [Captain Lingard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rescue_se/characters/captain_lingard)

_professional_

A relationship of mutual respect, with Haji Wasub as a wise and trusted advisor.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rescue_se/chapters/i)

The serang of the brig, a man who has been twice a pilgrim. He is stern, disciplined, and dismissive of the helmsman's claim of seeing a boat.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rescue_se/chapters/iii)

Relieves Shaw on watch and is mentioned as a Haji by the kassab.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rescue_se/chapters/ii)

Witnesses the attack and later recounts the story; loyal crew member.

### [The Departure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rescue_se/chapters/x)

Loyal servant who offers to accompany Lingard, expressing his concern and willingness to fight or warn him. He prepares the dinghy and shares his wisdom.

### [Part VI: The Claim of Life and the Toll of Death](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rescue_se/chapters/part-vi-the-claim-of-life-and-the-toll-of-death)

Informs Mrs. Travers of the imminent attack, acting as a conduit for the external danger and the gravity of Lingard's mission.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rescue_se/chapters/viii)

Relays the story of the Emma's destruction and Jaffir's final moments, showing his deep sadness and loyalty.

## Links

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