# A High Wind in Jamaica — Character guide

> Key figures in A High Wind in Jamaica by Richard Hughes.

- [Emily Thornton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/characters/emily_thornton.md): A young girl captured by pirates, central to the story's events.
- [Captain Jonsen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/characters/captain_jonsen.md): The pirate captain who captures the Thornton children.
- [Rachel Thornton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/characters/rachel_thornton.md): Eldest of the Thornton children, captured by pirates.
- [Edward Thornton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/characters/edward_thornton.md): The Thornton children's father, a Jamaican planter.
- [Mrs. Thornton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/characters/mrs_thornton.md): Mother of the Thornton children, sends them to England.
- [Margaret Fernandez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/characters/margaret_fernandez.md): A young girl traveling with the Thorntons, also captured.
- [Otto](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/characters/otto.md): One of the Thornton children, captured by pirates.
- [Mr. Mathias](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/characters/mr_mathias.md): A lawyer or official involved in the children's affairs.
- [Captain Marpole](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/characters/captain_marpole.md): Captain of a ship encountered by the pirates.
- [Harry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/characters/harry.md): A young boy among the captured children.
- [Miss Dawson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/characters/miss_dawson.md): A governess or chaperone for the children.
- [Dutch Captain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/characters/dutch_captain.md): Captain of a Dutch ship encountered at sea.
- [Quacko Sam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/characters/quacko_sam.md): An old sailor or servant on the pirate ship.
- [Young Henry Marpole](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/characters/young_henry_marpole.md): Son of Captain Marpole, briefly appears.
- [Louisa Dawson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/characters/louisa_dawson.md): A young girl, possibly a relative of Miss Dawson.
- [Jimmie Fernandez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/characters/jimmie_fernandez.md): A young boy, possibly Margaret's brother.

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