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Two Years Before the Mast · Character

Jim Hall

A sailor on the Pilgrim, a friend of the narrator.

minor

Also known as Jim

First appearance: IV

Jim Hall shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Chosen by the captain as the new second mate, promoted from foremast hand to Mr.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • 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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