Captain Nemo

Twenty thousand leagues under the sea features an extraordinary array of characters; with each character contributing to the development and theme of the plot. However, perhaps none of the characters have the same influence on the novel as the infamous Captain Nemo. This paper will attempt to briefly shed light on Captain Nemo with respect to the manner in which his persona continues to change over the course of the plot's progression.

In the earlier stages of the novel, Captain Nemo can be seen as a man with a strong will and a clear idea of the world around him and ...