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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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See Kelly in iv

Character Web

15 connections

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GLGeorge LeachWLWolf LarsenHAHarrisonOOOofty-OoftyKEKerfootKEKelly

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Core mutineers and survivors
  • Protagonist
  • Minor mutineers and hunters
  • Background crew and casualties

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Narrative arc

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

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

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See Kelly in iv

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See Kelly in iv