To Cuba and Back · Character

Mr. Rodgers

An individual encountered or mentioned by the narrator.

minor

Also known as Rodgers

First appearance: viii

Mr. Rodgers shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The purser, noted for his friendly interactions with passengers and his naval family connections.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

The narrative climax occurs in the juxtaposition of the trivial, universal Cuban habit of smoking—where a dyin…

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II
The purser, noted for his friendly interactions with passengers and his naval family connections.
IV
Mentioned as someone the narrator misses shaking hands with before leaving the ship.
The Cahawba — Her arrival — Last night in Havana — Leave-takings — On board the Cahawba — Getting underway — Last views of Cuba — Night at sea
Mentioned as full of kindness and good humor on board the Cahawba.
XXV
Jumps into the midst of the hackmen fight, ordering them off the ship.

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