The Sea-Wolf · Character
Kelly
Irish sailor on the Ghost, often grumbling.
minor
Also known as one Kelly
First appearance: iv
Kelly's tie to George Leach is one of the pressures that moves The Sea-Wolf—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Joins Harrison in the escape attempt; both are brought back after their oars are shot out.
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With George Leach (friendship): Leach and Kelly are fellow mutineers and close allies, united in their hatred of Wolf Larsen and their struggle for freedom. With George Leach (friendship): Leach and Kelly are fellow…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Core mutineers and survivors
- Protagonist
- Minor mutineers and hunters
- Background crew and casualties
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Hump’s inte…
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- George Leach
friendship · positive
Leach and Kelly are fellow mutineers and close allies, united in their hatred of Wolf… How this plays out →
- George Leach
friendship · positive
Leach and Kelly are fellow mutineers and close allies, united in their hatred of Wolf… How this plays out →
- George Leach
friendship · positive
Leach and Kelly are fellow mutineers and close allies, united in their hatred of Wolf… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Kelly in ivIn the story
Kelly appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
