Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

Anita Morgan lives carelessly on a Caribbean island while longing for Havana. Her Morgan family background frames her restless identity.

Island Life — Anita Morgan lives a carefree and careless life on a Caribbean island with her father. Characters: Anita Morgan, Henry Morgan Location: Caribbean island
Morgan Legacy — Anita is identified as a descendant of the famous pirate Henry Morgan. Characters: Anita Morgan Location: Caribbean island
Dreams Of Havana — Anita would rather live the life she imagines in Havana than remain on the island. Characters: Anita Morgan Location: Caribbean island

Anita discovers that her father has promised her hand in marriage for money. The unwanted arrangement intensifies her desire to escape the island.

Marriage Bargain — Anita learns that her father has promised her hand in marriage in exchange for money. Characters: Anita Morgan, Henry Morgan Location: Caribbean island
Unwanted Match — The promised marriage to a Jewish moneylender strengthens Anita's wish to leave. Characters: Anita Morgan Location: Caribbean island

An American arrives to buy pearls, and Anita falls in love with him. Her personal hopes become tied to the visitor's presence.

The American Arrives — An American arrives on the island to buy pearls. Characters: Anita Morgan Location: Caribbean island
Sudden Romance — Anita falls in love with the American who has come to purchase pearls. Characters: Anita Morgan Location: Caribbean island

Anita learns that the American is being targeted for robbery and murder. She changes from a passive dreamer into someone prepared to intervene.

A Deadly Scheme — Anita discovers that the American is to be cheated out of his money and killed. Characters: Anita Morgan Location: Caribbean island
Threatened American — The pearl transaction becomes connected to a planned robbery and murder. Characters: Anita Morgan Location: Caribbean island
Anita Chooses Action — Anita decides to act rather than allow the American to be robbed and killed. Characters: Anita Morgan Location: Caribbean island

Anita plans to save the American and leave the island with him. Havana becomes the destination for the future she wants.

Rescue Plan — Anita makes plans to save the American from the deadly scheme. Characters: Anita Morgan Location: Caribbean island
Against The Plot — Anita's rescue plan places her in opposition to the scheme targeting the American. Characters: Anita Morgan Location: Caribbean island
Saving The American — Anita attempts to save the American from being cheated and killed. Characters: Anita Morgan Location: Caribbean island
Escape Toward Havana — Anita's plan includes leaving the island and going to Havana with the American. Characters: Anita Morgan Location: Caribbean island
A New Direction — The stated destination of Anita's hoped-for new life is Havana. Characters: Anita Morgan Location: Havana

Story Breakdown

Island Origins — Anita's carefree island existence and Morgan ancestry establish her starting world.
- Carefree Island Life — Anita lives a careless life on a Caribbean island.
- Morgan Pirate Legacy — Anita is described as a descendant of the famous pirate Henry Morgan.
Havana Longing — Anita imagines Havana as the place where she truly wants to live.
- Dream Of Havana — Anita would rather live in Havana than remain on the island.
- Desire For Escape — Her dissatisfaction prepares her to leave the island.
Marriage Threat — A financially motivated family decision threatens Anita's autonomy.
- Father's Bargain — Her father promises her hand in marriage in exchange for money.
- Unwanted Match — The intended marriage is to a Jewish moneylender.
Pearl Buyer Arrives — The arrival of an American introduces both romance and danger.
- Pearl Transaction — The American comes to the island to buy pearls.
- Anita Falls In Love — Anita develops romantic feelings for the American.
Deadly Conspiracy — Anita discovers that the pearl buyer is being targeted for money and murder.
- Money Theft Plot — The American is to be tricked out of his money.
- Murder Threat — The scheme also includes killing the American.
Rescue And Flight — Anita responds to the danger by planning a rescue and a journey to Havana.
- Rescue Plan — Anita makes plans to save the American.
- Journey To Havana — She intends to go to Havana with the American.