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In The Sea-Wolf, Humphrey Van Weyden, a refined literary critic, is rescued by the Ghost after a shipwreck but is forced into servitude by its brutal captain, Wolf Larsen. As Humphrey adapts to the harsh seafaring life, philosophical and moral conflicts arise between him and Larsen. Humphrey ultimately seeks escape with fellow castaway Maud Brewster, leading to a battle for survival both against the natural world and Larsen’s relentless tyranny.