Character guide

Unknown Narrator

major

Also known as myself, mine, your, am

The first-person narrator and focal character, a traveler to Cuba.

The Master

supporting

Also known as the master

A slave master encountered during the narrator's travels in Cuba.

Father Antonio Cabre

supporting

Also known as Antonio, young Father Cabre

A young Catholic priest in Cuba who interacts with the narrator.

Coolies

supporting

Also known as the Coolies, The Coolies, their

Chinese indentured laborers in Cuba, observed by the narrator.

Mr. Theodore Parker

minor

Also known as Mr. Parker, Parker

An American abolitionist and intellectual referenced in the narrative.

The Young Captain

supporting

Also known as the young captain

A young ship captain who interacts with the narrator during the voyage.

Mr. C⸺

supporting

Also known as young Mr. C⸺, C⸺, himself

A fellow traveler or acquaintance of the narrator in Cuba.

Cubans

supporting

Also known as The Cubans, Cubans, the Cubans, Their

The general Cuban populace, often discussed in social observations.

No Cuban

minor

Also known as himself

A specific Cuban individual or archetype referenced in the text.

Capt. Bullock

minor

Also known as Bullock, himself

A ship captain encountered during the narrator's journey.

Dr. Howe

minor

Also known as Dr. and Mrs. Howe, Mrs. Howe

A doctor and his wife, fellow travelers or acquaintances in Cuba.

The Jesuits

minor

Also known as their, themselves

Jesuit priests and their order, observed in Cuban religious life.

Mr. G⸺

minor

Also known as Poor G⸺, G⸺

An acquaintance of the narrator, possibly in distress.

The Cahawba

minor

Also known as Cahawba

A ship mentioned in the narrative, possibly the narrator's vessel.

Captain Bullock

minor

Another reference to a ship captain, possibly same as Capt. Bullock.

Le Grand

minor

A person or place name referenced in the narrative.

Mr. Rodgers

minor

Also known as Rodgers

An individual encountered or mentioned by the narrator.

Ignatius Loyola

minor

Founder of the Jesuits, referenced in religious discussion.

Christopher Columbus

minor

Also known as Columbus

Historical explorer mentioned in the context of Cuba's history.

The Grand Seigneur

minor

A titled or wealthy individual referenced in the narrative.

The Coolie

minor

An individual Chinese laborer, distinct from the group.

Spaniards

minor

Also known as Spaniards, The Spaniards, the Spaniards

Spanish colonists or officials in Cuba.

The Kangaroo

minor

Also known as the Kangaroo

A ship or vessel mentioned in the narrative.

Saturday

minor

A personified day or character name in the text.

Mr. ⸻

minor

An unnamed gentleman referenced in the narrative.