Captain MacWhirr
Captain of the Nan-Shan, a man of simple, literal mind.
Core Belief
"A full-powered steam-ship has got to face a gale. There's just so much dirty weather knocking about the world, and the proper thing is to go through it."
Worldview
MacWhirr sees the world in simple, practical terms. He trusts in the tangible and measurable, dismissing abstract theories and imaginative speculation. His world is one of duty, responsibility, and the unyielding power of nature, which must be confronted directly.
Personality
MacWhirr is characterized by his lack of imagination and his unwavering adherence to practical, straightforward thinking. He is not easily flustered and approaches crises with a calm, if somewhat obtuse, demeanor. He values duty and fairness above all else, often to the bewilderment of those around him.
In Their Own Words
"There's nothing amiss with that flag."
"A gale is a gale, Mr. Jukes, and a full-powered steam-ship has got to face it."
"Had to do what's fair, for all--they are only Chinamen. Give them the same chance with ourselves--hang it all."
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