# Oofty-Oofty — The Sea-Wolf character guide

> Oofty-Oofty in The Sea-Wolf by Jack London.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Oofty

**First appearance:** 0003-iv

## Who they are

Kanaka sailor known for his strength and exotic appearance.

## In the story

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sea_wolf_se/chapters/xv)

Treats Parsons's dislocated thumb and shows his own knife wounds from striking Wolf Larsen, flashing a grin despite his injuries.

### [Chapter XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sea_wolf_se/chapters/xvii)

In the boat during the storm, later helps with the jib and spots the overturned boat.

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sea_wolf_se/chapters/xix)

Relieves Louis at the wheel during the pursuit.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sea_wolf_se/chapters/xxi)

Assists in capturing Mugridge aloft and holds the rope during the towing.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sea_wolf_se/chapters/xxvi)

Helps Humphrey tend to the wounded; participates in the drunken revelry.

## Links

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