Two Years Before the Mast · Character
Nat Ames
A young Boston sailor aboard the Pilgrim, one of the narrator's shipmates in the forecastle and a companion of his early voyage education.
supporting
Also known as Nathaniel Ames
First appearance: ii
As a supporting figure in Two Years Before the Mast, Nat Ames is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The Cape Cod boy who initially bullies George but is defeated in the boxing match, leading to his loss of status.
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Nat Ames is one of the Boston boys just out of the public schools who signs aboard the Pilgrim, sharing the forecastle with the narrator and the rest of the crew. Like Dana, he is green to square-rigged life, learning…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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