The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle · Character
Bluebeard Bill
A pirate encountered during the Doctor's sea adventures.
minor
Also known as Bill
First appearance: part iii iii our troubles begin
Bluebeard Bill's tie to Mendoza is one of the pressures that moves The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned as the third partner who died accidentally when the bucket fell down the mine.
Bluebeard Bill first appears in 0032 part iii iii our troubles begin.
With Mendoza (rivalry): Bluebeard Bill is a rival pirate captain who competes with Mendoza for treasure and dominance. With Mendoza (rivalry): Bluebeard Bill is a rival pirate captain who competes with Mendoza for treasure and dominance.
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Minor characters and antagonists
- Doctor's core companions
- Supporting crew and locals
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Mendoza
rivalry · negative
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- Mendoza
rivalry · negative
Bluebeard Bill is a rival pirate captain who competes with Mendoza for treasure and… How this plays out →
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See Bluebeard Bill in part iii iii our troubles begin