When God Laughs · Character
Michael Behane
A sailor involved in a mutiny.
minor
Also known as Behane, Mike
First appearance: make westing
Michael Behane shows up with force in The Francis Spaight. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A crew member who threatens the cook and later throws the tureen cover and contents overboard.
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Character groups
- Sailors on perilous voyages
- Chinese laborers in colonial justice
- Love, loss, and conflict
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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