Lupe Sanchez Character Analysis in Carry On, Mr. Bowditch

Lupe Sanchez is one of the sailors Captain Henry Prince and Nat Bowditch hire in Boston after the crew the Astrea’s new owners hires desert. Nat fears the stealthy, wily man, at least until he learns that Sanchez just wants to trade his knowledge of fighting skills for Nat’s lessons in navigation. When Nat receives his own command, he brings Lupe aboard the Putnam as his second mate.

Lupe Sanchez Character Timeline in Carry On, Mr. Bowditch

The timeline below shows where the character Lupe Sanchez appears in Carry On, Mr. Bowditch. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

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...Nat still worries about the sullen mood among the sailors. And he’s certain that one, Lupe Sanchez, has been lurking around him dangerously, despite his wide smile. Finally, one night, Lupe... (full context)

Hard Work, Perseverance, and Success Theme Icon

Nat agrees, although he finds his job much harder on this voyage: neither Lupe nor any of the other men know much more than very simple addition and subtraction... (full context)

...who made the voyage has been transformed into an able seaman and a competent navigator. Lupe asks Nat to bring him along on his next voyage, but Nat replies that he’s... (full context)

...Putnam sets sail, Captain Nat Bowditch commanding, with Mr. Denny as his first mate and Lupe Sanchez as his second. The company of sailors includes old hands like Chad Jensen and... (full context)

...a fair price, despite the attempt of local merchants to overcharge him. His courage impresses Lupe. Then, when the crew of the Putnam finally begin loading their cargo of freshly harvested... (full context)

...Corey begins to scream in his panic, and Nat quietly suggests that his second mate, Lupe, should put the terrified sailor to bed. Lupe slips silently through the mist, delivers one... (full context)

...fog would be doing so by land—after losing his ship. Suddenly, Polly thinks she hears Lupe’s voice in the darkness outside. Lem insists that the Putnam isn’t coming in on this... (full context)