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20 thousand leagues under the sea6/8/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() One can’t help but wonder what his origin story is and how he came to have the resources necessary to build the Nautilus. From his introduction, to the revelation of his psychosis and his desire for revenge, I was captivated. He knew that if he could divide the three captives that he’d have a better chance of keeping them under his control and ensuring that he could continue on his quest for revenge.ĭespite learning details about the Captain throughout the book, his character remains a mystery. After having finished the novel, it’s clear that Nemo hoped the Professor would do just this. He sets Ned Land’s worries to the side and explores the ship. Rather than fight against his capture, Professor Aronnax is enthralled by everything he sees. For the narrator especially, Captain Nemo and his Nautilus, along with his vast collection of scientific achievements, are overwhelming. Although his name is often cited as one of the most famous of Jules Verne’s literary creations, without reading about his adventures personally, one cannot appreciate his depth of character and understand his struggle to both find both peace and achieve revenge.Īs the novel begins, Captain Nemo is introduced as a charming, intelligent, and dangerous captor who is holding the three main characters against their will. For this reader, Captain Nemo’s character was the best part of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. ![]()
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