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Two Years Before the Mast · Character

Jack (of the Lagoda)

A sailor from the ship Lagoda, met in San Diego.

minor

Also known as Johnny, Lagoda Jack

First appearance: xii

Jack (of the Lagoda) shows up with force in XIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Lagoda is mentioned as being in port during a gale.
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In XIII: The Lagoda is mentioned as being in port during a gale. Later, in XXXVI: Agrees with everything in the cheerful conversation…

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RHRichard Henry …DJDon Juan BandiniMMMr. ManniniJ(Jack (of the Lagoda)

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  • Major crew and contacts
  • Protagonist
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

In this chapter, the narrator experiences an emotional peak by reuniting with the *Pilgrim*, his first home at…

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