# Captain Jinks, Hero — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for Captain Jinks, Hero by Ernest Howard Crosby.

- [Captain Jinks, Hero](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/captain-jinks-hero.md): Sam Jinks, now a captain, is celebrated as a hero after the Battle of San Diego, but his internal disillusionment and the absurdities of military life begin to surface.
- [I: A Bombshell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/i-a-bombshell.md): Sam Jinks receives a box of lead soldiers for his sixth birthday, sparking an intense fascination with military life and heroism. His obsession grows as he joins the John Wesley Boys' Brigade, eventually becoming its cap
- [II: East Point](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/ii-east-point.md): Sam Jinks, now too old for the Boys' Brigade, convinces his father Colonel Jinks to secure him a cadetship at East Point through his uncle, Congressman George Jinks. He leaves Homeville with dreams of military glory, car
- [III: Love and Combat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/iii-love-and-combat.md): Sam Jinks navigates the social hierarchy at East Point, developing a crush on a mysterious young woman, Miss Hunter, while also being forced into a brutal boxing match with upperclassman Starkie. After the fight, Sam end
- [War and Business](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/iv-war-and-business.md): Sam Jinks, now a fourth-class man at East Point, becomes the object of Marian Hunter's calculated affections. Marian, a seasoned flirt, sees Sam as a promising soldier and begins to cultivate his interest. War is declare
- [V: Slowburgh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/v-slowburgh.md): Sam visits his uncle in Slowburgh, a small seaport, and reflects on the war and his role as a soldier. He encounters a pensioner who complains about his benefits, and later discusses with Cleary the moral justifications 
- [Off for the Cubapines](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/vi-off-for-the-cubapines.md): Sam receives his commission and rushes to catch a transport to the Cubapines, accompanied by Cleary. Upon arrival, they witness the aftermath of a naval battle and Sam reports to Colonel Booth. Cleary discusses his plans
- [VII: The Battle of San Diego](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/vii-the-battle-of-san-diego.md): Sam is assigned to General Laughter's staff through Cleary's influence, but finds headquarters chaotic. During the Battle of San Diego, he takes command of a disorganized regiment, leads them forward under fire, and turn
- [Among the Moritos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/viii-among-the-moritos.md): Sam and his companions are captured by the Morito tribe after getting lost in the mountains. They engage in a philosophical discussion with Chief Carlos about obedience, military duty, and cultural differences, while Cle
- [On Duty at Havilla](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/ix-on-duty-at-havilla.md): Sam returns to Havilla as a celebrated hero after the successful subjugation of the Moritos. He is promoted to major and then colonel, feted by civil commissioners, and becomes the army's most famous officer. With Cleary
- [A Great Military Exploit](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/x-a-great-military-exploit.md): Sam approves a sergeant's plan to forge a letter from General Baluna to Gomaldo, leading a disguised expedition that captures Gomaldo without casualties. Despite the success, Sam feels conflicted about the dishonorable m
- [A Dinner Party at Gin-Sin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/xi-a-dinner-party-at-gin-sin.md): Colonel Jinks and Cleary arrive in Porsslania amid the aftermath of a brutal foreign intervention. They attend a dinner party where a jingoistic song is performed, and they witness the desolation of the land, including f
- [XII: The Great White Temple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/xii-the-great-white-temple.md): Sam and Cleary journey upriver toward the Imperial City, witnessing horrific atrocities and the brutal treatment of natives. They encounter an Anglian officer who casually executes a wounded old woman. Upon reaching the 
- [The Warlord](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/xiii-the-warlord.md): Sam Jinks meets the Emperor, who praises his obedience and decorates him with the Green Cockatoo. Cleary exploits the incident for publicity. The Emperor reveals a plan to execute prisoners convicted of lese-majesty, for
- [XIV: Home Again](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/xiv-home-again.md): Sam returns home to a hero's welcome, but feels unworthy of the adulation. He is mobbed by women kissing him, celebrated in a popular song, and inundated with political and commercial opportunities. Cleary urges him to r
- [XV: Politics](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/xv-politics.md): Sam and Marian's marriage triggers a massive public backlash. The press turns on Sam, accusing him of insulting women by ending his kissing tour and of deceiving the public about his engagement. His war record is attacke
- [XVI: The End](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/xvi-the-end.md): Sam Jinks, now a broken man, is taken to Slowburgh where his health deteriorates rapidly. Cleary witnesses a patriotic celebration for returning soldiers, exposing the hypocrisy of the military spirit. Sam is eventually 

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