Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
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Main Characters and Their Development
- Professor Pierre Aronnax, invited aboard the ship Abraham Lincoln to capture an unknown sea monster, which turns out to be the submarine Nautilus, commanded by Captain Nemo. During the underwater journey, the professor reconsiders his views on science, nature, and humanity.
- Conseil, the servant and loyal companion of Professor Aronnax, who follows his master on any journey. Known for his unwavering calmness, he supports the professor in all his endeavors.
- Ned Land, a harpooner also aboard the Abraham Lincoln. He is characterized by his independence, love of freedom, and skepticism towards the expedition's goals on the Nautilus. Throughout the novel, he seeks to escape.
- Captain Nemo, a mysterious and gifted scientist, commander of the submarine Nautilus. A complex and contradictory character, he champions freedom and independence from society, yet also displays harshness and despotism towards his crew and guests. Professor Aronnax's attitude towards him shifts from admiration to disappointment over the course of their journey.
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Last updated: 14 July 2024
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Genre: Classical literature