# Shaw — The Rescue character guide

> Shaw in The Rescue by Joseph Conrad.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Shaw

**First appearance:** 0004-part-i-the-man-and-the-brig

## Who they are

The chief mate of Lingard's brig, the Lightning.

## Relationships

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

_professional_

A subordinate officer whose petty jealousy and resentment create friction with Lingard.

### [Carter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rescue_se/characters/carter)

_rivalry_

A professional rivalry marked by Shaw's envy and Carter's competence.

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

_professional_

A subordinate officer whose petty jealousy and resentment create friction with Lingard.

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

_professional_

A subordinate officer whose petty jealousy and resentment create friction with Lingard.

### [Carter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rescue_se/characters/carter)

_rivalry_

A professional rivalry marked by Shaw's envy and Carter's competence.

### [Carter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rescue_se/characters/carter)

_rivalry_

A professional rivalry marked by Shaw's envy and Carter's competence.

## In the story

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

The chief mate, a man who is proud of being 'all there' and is inwardly hostile to most captains. He is practical and somewhat grumpy, but approves of Lingard.

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

Lingard's mate, reports the boat's approach, listens to Lingard's story, and comments on the troubles caused by women.

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

The mate of the brig, who is relieved by Wasub and goes below, but not before expressing his opinion about making more sail.

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

First mate, assists Lingard, questions the purpose of the smoke signal, and receives orders to prepare the ship.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rescue_se/chapters/ix)

Observes the confrontation between Lingard and Carter with curiosity and indignation.

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

Seen leaning over the taffrail in sulky dejection as Lingard departs, representing the crew's mood.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rescue_se/chapters/vi)

Mentioned as having been sent away from the brig to the yacht, causing an uproar and threatening to have Carter hanged.

## Links

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