To Cuba and Back · Character
The Kangaroo
A ship or vessel mentioned in the narrative.
minor
Also known as the Kangaroo
First appearance: xiv
The Kangaroo's tie to Unknown Narrator is one of the pressures that moves To Cuba and Back—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The Kangaroo is a Cunard screw-steamer that crosses the Cahawba's hawse during departure, providing a brief incident for conversation.
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With Unknown Narrator (social): The Kangaroo is another ship or vessel encountered by the narrator, possibly a fellow traveler or a point of comparison. With The Master (professional): The Kangaroo and The Master are…
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- Social
- Professional
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- Individual Characters and References
- Protagonist
- Social and Religious Groups
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The narrative climax occurs in the juxtaposition of the trivial, universal Cuban habit of smoking—where a dyin…
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- Unknown Narrator
social · ambivalent
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- The Master
professional · ambivalent
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