M. Letourneur

André Letourneur

André is the devoted and physically frail son of M. Letourneur, who cares for him deeply.

Robert Curtis

M. Letourneur respects and supports Robert Curtis as a capable leader during the shipwreck ordeal.

Miss Herbey

M. Letourneur shows kindness and paternal concern toward the gentle and resilient Miss Herbey.

Robert Curtis

M. Letourneur respects and supports Robert Curtis as a capable leader during the shipwreck ordeal.

Miss Herbey

M. Letourneur shows kindness and paternal concern toward the gentle and resilient Miss Herbey.

André Letourneur

André is the devoted and physically frail son of M. Letourneur, who cares for him deeply.

II

French passenger from Havre, traveling with his son André.

IV

A devoted father consumed by guilt over his son's deformity; he is affectionate and intelligent, often speaking with the narrator.

V

Present on deck with his son and the narrator, observing the islands.

VI

Passenger; accompanies his son André on deck to view the unusual spectacle of the Sargasso Sea.

VII

A passenger who heard the night's commotion and mentions hearing shouts about the hatches.

VIII

M. Letourneur remarks on the captain's silence and had earlier noticed the word 'hatches' during a disturbance.

October 20th and 21st

Notices the change of tack and the unusual cleanliness of the deck, but is satisfied by Curtis's explanation.

XIV

Holds his son tightly clasped to his bosom in the midst of the chaos.

XVI

Observes the officers' conduct with admiration and discusses the situation with the narrator and his son.

XVII

Expresses cautious pessimism about the ship's condition and the time needed for repairs, but trusts Curtis's command.

XVIII

Comments on the volcanic origin of the island and compares the grotto to Fingal's Cave.

XX

Works at the windlass alongside André, Falsten, and the narrator during the attempt to cross the ridge.

XXI

Takes a farewell walk around the reef with André and Miss Herbey.

XXII

Informed by Mr. Kazallon of the new danger.

XXIV

Glances sorrowfully at his son while he works; later points to his son with tears in his eyes, asking the narrator to save him.

XXV

Assists his son André into the maintop rigging and later shares the maintop with Mrs. Kear.

XXVII

Stands by the narrator with his son, expressing concern about the maintop's stability.

XXVIII

Entirely absorbed in his son, showing paternal concern.

The Raft

Listed among the five passengers on the raft.

XXXII

Devotedly listens to his son and is the only one Miss Herbey speaks to without reserve, acting as a father figure.

XXXV

Positions himself in front of André to shelter him from the waves.

XXXVI

M. Letourneur, along with Miss Herbey, kindly cares for the narrator after his fall.

XXXIX

Has secretly starved himself for eight days to save his share of biscuit for his son André.

XLIII

Stands aft with André and Miss Herbey, watching the distant ship.

XLIV

The sorrowful and self-denying father who had saved a biscuit for his son.

XLV

Kneels in supplication for rain.

XLVII

Refuses to partake in the cannibalistic meal; stays with his son and the others in the tent.

XLVIII

Evicted from the tent during the search; his countenance betrays ignorance of the theft.

LII

Kazallon wishes to speak to M. Letourneur before dying but lacks the courage to face him.

LIII

Volunteers to draw the lots, secretly destroys the slip bearing his son's name to sacrifice himself.

LIV

Devoted father who offers his life for his son, calm and serene, speaks privately with Mr. Kazallon about protecting André.

LV

The victim of the lottery, displays indomitable courage by offering his arms to be cut off first.

LVI

Drinks last with his son André after the discovery.

LVII

M. Letourneur stays with his son André at the stern and later invites Miss Herbey to join their family as a nurse for André.