Pacific Vortex | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Dirk Pitt - The son of a senator and a scientist at the National Underwater Marine Agency, this character is a lover of the water and a diving expert.

Commander Felix Dupree - This person is the Captain of the missing submarine Starbuck on her maiden voyage.

Admiral Leigh Hunter - This character is the commander of the Navy's 101st Salvage Fleet, which engages in undercover salvage operations around the world.

Commander Burdette Denver - A member of the staff of the 101st Salvage Fleet, this character is a member of the...
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