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Jack Lewis

A sailor on the Dolly who warns the narrator about the captain.

minor

Also known as bold Jack, Jack

First appearance: Chapter I

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With Narrator (friendship): Jack Lewis is a fellow sailor and companion from the narrator's whaling ship days. With Narrator (friendship): Jack Lewis is a fellow sailor and companion from the narrator's whaling ship…

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  • Friendship
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  • External Figures and Historical References
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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