Two Years Before the Mast · Character
Harry Bluff
A sailor on the Pilgrim, a young and eager crewman.
minor
Also known as Harris
First appearance: iv
Harry Bluff shows up with force in XXIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Harry Bluff volunteers to exchange places with Ben, motivated by pity and the prospect of having 'cruising money' for the rest of his stay.
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See Harry Bluff in ivNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Harry Bluff in iv