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When the World Shook · Character

Captain Astley

Captain of the ship that carries the protagonists to the island.

minor

Also known as Astley

First appearance: iv death and departure

Captain Astley shows up with force in V: The Cyclone. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Commands the Star of the South, grows alarmed during the gale, and reveals the barometer has been tampered with to avoid frightening passengers.
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MBMr. BastinJRJ. R. BickleyJAJacobsenSASir Alfred UptonCACaptain Astley

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Peripheral and background figures
  • Central expedition party
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Captain Astley in iv death and departure