The Shadow Line · Character
Captain Ellis
A port official who appoints the narrator as captain of the ship.
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First appearance: the shadow line
Captain Ellis shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Marine Superintendent, a choleric and self-important figure, appoints the narrator as captain of the 'Melita' despite the crew's reluctance.
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In I: The Marine Superintendent, a choleric and self-important figure, appoints the narrator as captain of the 'Melita' despite the crew's reluctance. Later, in II: Appoints the narrator to command of the Melita;…
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Story tension across the book.
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- Breaking point
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