# Foster — Two Years Before the Mast character guide

> Foster in Two Years Before the Mast by Richard Henry Dana Jr..

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Poor Foster

**First appearance:** 0006-iv

## Who they are

An unlucky sailor on the Pilgrim, often the butt of jokes.

## In the story

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/chapters/xvii)

Foster, an American, is deeply affected by the flogging, losing his spirit and becoming withdrawn.

### [Homeward Bound: Preparations and Anticipation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/chapters/xxx)

Foster, an older sailor, is left behind at the hide house due to a stroke, despite wishing to return home.

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