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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- Peripheral and background figures
- Central expedition party
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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