Mortally injured ship's engineer who urges Holmes to evict some of the tenants to ensure survival. He ultimately sacrifices himself by jumping overboard to reduce the boat's weight.
Holmes holds command while Kelly serves as the senior technical officer, creating a professional hierarchy under extreme duress.
United by shared peril, Kelly's selfless act directly aims to preserve McKinley's life.
Their opposing actions highlight the thematic clash between altruism and egoism.
Kelly's sacrifice is a direct appeal to save the remaining passengers, including Middleton.
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