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The Worst Journey in the World · Character

Frank Wild

Veteran Antarctic explorer with Shackleton.

minor

Also known as Wild

First appearance: the worst journey in the world

Frank Wild first appears in 0003 the worst journey in the world.

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Support Crew and Animals
  • Other Polar Explorers

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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