Character guide

Narrator

major

Also known as Unknown, I, me, my, myself, mine, your, yours, yourself

The first-person narrator, a sea captain and writer reflecting on his life and literary career.

Almayer

major

Also known as Mr. Almayer, Tuan Almayer, Nina Almayer, Nina

A trader in the Malay Archipelago, central to the narrator's early sea experiences.

Nicholas B.

supporting

Also known as Nicholas, Mr. Nicholas B., poor Mr. Nicholas B., dear Nicholas, Mr. B., Captain Nicholas B.

A shipmaster and friend of the narrator, known for his kindness and tragic fate.

Jacques

supporting

Also known as poor Jacques, Jean Jacques Rousseau

A French sailor and acquaintance of the narrator, often discussed in maritime contexts.

Captain Froud

supporting

Also known as Dear Captain Froud, Captain C⸺

A ship captain and associate of the narrator, involved in maritime affairs.

Mr. Hugh Clifford

minor

A colonial administrator and writer, mentioned in the narrator's literary circle.

Madame Delestang

minor

A French woman encountered by the narrator during his travels.

Solary

minor

Also known as the good-natured Solary, This Solary

A friendly local figure in the narrator's maritime recollections.

The Officer

minor

Also known as the officer

An unnamed officer serving on a ship, part of the narrator's crew.

The Servant

minor

Also known as the servant

A household servant in the narrator's recollections.

Our Master

minor

Also known as our master

A shipmaster referred to collectively by the crew.

Mr. T. B.

minor

A business associate of the narrator, involved in shipping matters.

Secretary of the London Shipmasters' Society

minor

Also known as The then secretary of the London Shipmasters’ Society

An official figure in the maritime community known to the narrator.

The Captain

minor

Also known as the captain, the Captain

An unnamed captain commanding a vessel in the narrator's stories.

Parish Priests of the Greek Church

minor

Also known as the parish priests of the Greek Church that , strangers to the country

Clergymen encountered by the narrator in foreign ports.

Police Captain of the District

minor

Also known as the police - captain of the district

A local law enforcement officer in the narrator's travels.

Mr. W. W. Jacobs

minor

Also known as Mr. Jacobs

A fellow writer and acquaintance of the narrator.

The Good Paramor

minor

Also known as The good Paramor

A benevolent figure mentioned in the narrator's reminiscences.

Durand

minor

A person briefly referenced in the narrator's maritime past.

Joseph Conrad

minor

Also known as Joseph

The author himself, appearing as a self-referential character in the memoir.

Emperor Napoleon

minor

Also known as Napoleon, the Emperor Napoleon himself

The French emperor, mentioned as a historical allusion in the narrative.

Anthony Trollope

minor

Also known as Trollope

The Victorian novelist, referenced in the narrator's literary discussions.