# Jacobsen — When the World Shook character guide

> Jacobsen in When the World Shook by H. Rider Haggard.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Danish mate Jacobsen, Jacob, Jacob Jacobsen, the poor Dane, Dane, That cursed Dane

**First appearance:** 0006-v-the-cyclone

## Who they are

The Danish mate of the ship, who later causes trouble.

## In the story

### [V: The Cyclone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_the_world_shook_se/chapters/v-the-cyclone)

Conducts séances and planchette sessions, becomes disturbed by a prediction, smashes the planchette, and later disappears in Apia leaving a farewell letter.

### [Land](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_the_world_shook_se/chapters/vi-land)

The Danish mate who deserted the ship; his letter predicting the wreck is read and discussed.

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