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The Captain

A captain, possibly of a ship, appearing in the narrative.

minor

Also known as her captain

First appearance: iii

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AMAmeliaPEPeyrolLRLieutenant RéalSYSymonsMBMr. BoltTCThe Captain

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Naval and Farm Intrigue
  • Protagonist
  • Historical and Peripheral Figures

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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