The Luck of Roaring Camp

by

Bret Harte

Man-o’-War Jack Character Analysis

Man-o’-War Jack, a resident of Roaring Camp, is an English sailor from England’s Australian colonies. He often rocks the Luck and sings him long, drawn-out naval songs a lullaby, which is a prime example of how the Luck’s presence encourages the hypermasculine men to engage with a more tender side of themselves.
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Man-o’-War Jack Character Timeline in The Luck of Roaring Camp

The timeline below shows where the character Man-o’-War Jack appears in The Luck of Roaring Camp. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
The Luck of Roaring Camp
Children, Caregiving, and Masculinity Theme Icon
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...up music, though, since it has a calming effect on baby Luck. An English sailor, Man-o’-War Jack , often rocks the Luck while singing him long-winded songs from the Navy. In the... (full context)