Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea
by Jules Verne
In 1866, renowned naturalist Professor Aronnax embarks on an expedition to hunt a monstrous sea creature. After a confrontation, he, his loyal servant Conseil, and master harpooner Ned Land are captured by the enigmatic Captain Nemo, commander of the advanced submarine Nautilus. Forced into a suboceanic odyssey, they witness extraordinary marvels of nature and technology, but also become unwilling spectators to Nemo's profound sorrow and acts of ruthless vengeance against the surface world, stemming from a tragic past.
Pierre Aronnax
A renowned French naturalist, marine biologist, and author. Described as highly observant, intellectual, and scientific, he has a great love for the sea and its mysteries. He is around 40 years old, cultured, and analytical. Though physically capable, he relies more on intellect than strength. His character acts as the narrator and the reader's point of view.
Conseil
Professor Aronnax's loyal and phlegmatic Flemish servant. He is thirty years old, practical, neat, and highly methodical. His defining characteristic is his unwavering devotion to his master and his systematic approach to classification.
Ned Land
A Canadian harpooner from Quebec, aged about forty. He is a tall (over six feet), powerfully built, grave, and taciturn man with a bold look. Known as 'the prince of harpooners' for his unparalleled skill, coolness, audacity, and cunning in his dangerous occupation.
Nemo
The enigmatic and highly intelligent commander of the Nautilus. He is a tall man with a large forehead, clear-cut features, and quick, penetrating black eyes that seem to hold deep secrets. His age is indeterminate (35-50), and he has fine taper hands indicative of a nervous temperament.
Farragut
Captain of the American frigate Abraham Lincoln. A good seaman, resolute and committed to his mission.
J.B. Hobson
Secretary of Marine for the United States, responsible for commissioning the Abraham Lincoln expedition.
Nautilus Steward
One of Captain Nemo's silent crewmen, possibly deaf or simply choosing not to speak. He serves meals and tends to the prisoners' basic needs with unwavering impassivity.
Nautilus Strong Crewman
A very muscular, broad-shouldered man, robust, with an abundance of black hair and thick mustache. He is physically imposing and seems to be one of Captain Nemo's principal and strongest men.
Indian Pearl Diver
A poor Indian pearl diver, fishing for oysters off Ceylon. His face is sun-beaten from his arduous work.
Nicholas Pesca
A 'bold diver' from Cape Matapan, well-known in the Cyclades. He is constantly moving between islands, seemingly more at home in the water than on land.
French Crewman
A member of the Nautilus crew, later identified by his dying words as French.
Dying Crewman
A man of about forty, with a resolute Anglo-Saxon expression, mortally wounded in the head, his skull shattered.
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