The Sea-Wolf · Character
Nilson
Hunter on the Ghost, dies from illness.
minor
First appearance: iv
Nilson shows up with force in XXV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Lies in the forecastle with a broken leg that is knitting nicely, cheerful despite his injury.
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- Background crew and casualties
- Core mutineers and survivors
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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