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Two Years Before the Mast · Character

Jack Crosstree

A sailor on the Pilgrim, a tough and experienced hand.

minor

Also known as Jack

First appearance: iii

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RHRichard Henry …JSJohnny SharkTCTom CringleBEBessRORosaJCJack Crosstree

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  • Other

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  • Major crew and contacts
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Jack Crosstree in iii