The Survivors of the Chancellor · Character

Jynxstrop

A Black crew member on the Chancellor.

minor

Also known as Jynxstrop the negro

First appearance: iv

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Jynxstrop the cook is part of the conversation with Owen about the longboats.

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Jynxstrop first appears in 0003 iv.

With Robert Curtis (rivalry): Jynxstrop, the cook and a mutineer, opposes Curtis's authority and contributes to the onboard chaos. With Owen (rivalry): Jynxstrop and Owen are both mutineers, but they compete for influence and often distrust each other.

In VIII: Jynxstrop the cook is part of the conversation with Owen about the longboats.

Later, in XIII: Ruby, a raving maniac kept under restraint, escapes confinement, shouts about the picrate, and hurls himself into the fiery hold.

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Robert Curtis
rivalry · negative
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Owen
rivalry · negative

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VIII
Jynxstrop the cook is part of the conversation with Owen about the longboats.
XIII
Ruby, a raving maniac kept under restraint, escapes confinement, shouts about the picrate, and hurls himself into the fiery hold.
XXIII
Supports Owen's mutinous stance and signals him to back down.
XXXIII
Participates in secret conversations with Owen and other sailors, arousing suspicion.
XXXVIII
Participates in the mutiny, attacks Mr. Kazallon, and is tied to the mast.
XLIV
Jynxstrop the negro has broken loose from confinement, but Curtis takes no measures to restrain him.
XLIX
Goes raving mad, attacks the group, mutilates himself, and jumps into the sea.

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