Character Relationship Map: Double Crossbones

Characters

• Davey Crandall (played by Donald O'Connor) — protagonist

  A shopkeeper’s apprentice in Charleston, Davey escapes arrest with his friend Tom after Governor Elden frames them over pirate plunder. He disguises himself as a pirate, frees prisoners, joins the Pir...

• Lady Sylvia Copeland (played by Helena Carter) — supporting

  Governor Elden’s ward, Sylvia meets and falls in love with Davey while visiting a shop displaying pirate plunder. She rejects Elden’s proposal, is later forced toward marriage with him, and helps Tom...

• Tom Botts (played by Will Geer) — supporting

  Davey’s friend and coworker, Tom escapes Charleston with him and joins him aboard the Defiance. He helps Davey pass as a pirate, accompanies him through the danger at sea and on Tortuga, and later hel...

• Lord Montrose (played by Stanley Logan) — supporting

  A British aristocrat visiting Charleston with Lady Montrose, he recognizes a pin among the shop’s wares as stolen from an English friend. His recognition prompts Governor Elden to stage the arrest of...

• Lady Montrose (played by Kathryn Givney) — supporting

  A British aristocrat who accompanies Lord Montrose and Governor Elden’s party to view the newly displayed wares in Caleb Nicholas’s shop. The plot gives her no further actions or personal connection t...

• Caleb Nicholas (played by Morgan Farley) — supporting

  A cranky Charleston shopkeeper who employs Davey and Tom and works secretly with Governor Elden to fence pirate plunder. When Lord Montrose recognizes stolen goods in his shop, Elden orders Caleb arre...

• Henry Morgan (played by Robert Barrat) — supporting

  A member of the pirate tribunal on Tortuga, Henry Morgan participates in the gathering that tests Davey’s claimed pirate credentials. The tribunal pits Davey against Blackbeard, and Davey’s victory ea...

• Blackbeard (played by Louis Bacigalupi) — minor

  A pirate and member of the Tortuga tribunal, Blackbeard is chosen as the opponent in the test of Davey’s supposed killer instinct. Davey defeats him in the fight, convincing the assembled pirates to a...

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Lord Montrose → Lady Montrose (Family Spouse) — They appear together as an aristocratic couple during the cargo inspection.

  The plot introduces them together as Lord and Lady Montrose, a married aristocratic pair by their titles and presentation.

• Tom Botts → Caleb Nicholas (Professional Coworker) — Tom shares the shop-based working relationship that connects him to Caleb.

  Tom is described as Davey's friend and coworker while the cargo is moved to Caleb Nicholas's shop.

• Davey Crandall → Tom Botts (Professional Coworker) — They work together before becoming fugitives and shipmates.

  The plot describes Tom Botts as Davey's friend and coworker at Caleb Nicholas's shop.

• Davey Crandall → Caleb Nicholas (Professional Employer) — Caleb is Davey's employer before their involvement in the smuggling scheme collapses.

  Davey works for Caleb Nicholas, the cranky shopkeeper, when the pirate cargo is transferred to the shop.

• Davey Crandall → Lady Sylvia Copeland (Romantic Love Interest) — Their romance drives Davey's opposition to the planned marriage.

  Davey and Sylvia flirt innocently in Charleston, and the plot later states that Sylvia loves Davey.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Tom Botts → Blackbeard (Conflict Indirect Opponent) — Tom's fate is tied to the outcome of Davey's confrontation with Blackbeard.

  Tom is present when the pirate tribunal tests Davey by setting him against Blackbeard.

• Henry Morgan → Blackbeard (Alliance Tribunal Associate) — They jointly participate in judging Davey's claimed pirate identity.

  Henry Morgan and Blackbeard are both identified as members of the pirate tribunal on Tortuga.

• Davey Crandall → Blackbeard (Conflict Combat Opponent) — Their staged duel determines whether Davey will be accepted by the Brotherhood.

  The pirate tribunal tests Davey's alleged killer instinct by pitting him against Blackbeard, and Davey wins the fight.

• Davey Crandall → Henry Morgan (Alliance Pirate Brotherhood Member) — Henry represents the pirate organization that eventually supports Davey.

  Henry Morgan sits on the pirate tribunal, and the Brotherhood later arrives to help Davey during the Charleston climax.

• Davey Crandall → Lord Montrose (Conflict Adversary) — Their opposition begins when Montrose identifies evidence connected to the plunder.

  Lord Montrose recognizes a pin stolen from an English friend among the shop's pirate booty, helping trigger Davey's arrest.

• Lady Sylvia Copeland → Tom Botts (Alliance Ally) — They collaborate directly in the plan that produces the confession.

  Sylvia secretly boards the Defiance and plans with Tom to paint a miniature armada on a telescope lens.

• Davey Crandall → Lady Montrose (Social Acquaintance) — They share a brief social encounter during the Charleston inspection.

  Lady Montrose accompanies Lord Montrose and the governor to inspect the newly unloaded wares.

Story Analysis

A shopkeeper's apprentice becomes an accidental pirate captain while fighting corruption, rescuing Sylvia, and finding belonging among pirates.

Plot Progression

1. Charleston's Dangerous Cargo — Davey and Tom work in a Charleston shop that receives pirate plunder. A stolen pin exposes the operation and sends the two companions into flight.
2. Escape Across Treacherous Seas — Davey and Tom purchase passage on the Defiance, only to face betrayal and the plank. Davey's pox deception lets them seize control and encounter the Southern Gypsy.
3. The Accidental Pirate Captain — Using a disguise, Davey claims to be a pirate captain and frees prisoners aboard the Southern Gypsy. The group sails toward Tortuga for safety.
4. Trial Before The Brotherhood — On Tortuga, Davey faces a pirate tribunal and defeats Blackbeard. His acceptance into the Brotherhood reveals a hidden connection to Charleston's authority.
5. The Telescope's False Armada — Davey infiltrates a costume ball and reunites with Sylvia, while Tom and Sylvia prepare an optical deception. The false fleet forces a confession and precipitates the final battle.
6. Love And Gold At Tortuga — The Brotherhood helps Davey win the shipboard fight, and the enemy falls into the ocean. Davey marries Sylvia and grants pardons before a gold report renews pirate temptation.