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Jigger Craigin is a character a villain from the musical Carousel, which is based on a play by Ferenc Molnár. He is a seaman friend of Billy Bigelow, the main protagonist, who is a carousel barker. Jigger is a troublemaker who often cons and schemes to get by. He is rough, coarse, and lusty, and he prefers life at sea, where he is free from the laws of the land. He also flirts with Carrie Pepperidge, Billy’s friend’s fiancée, and tries to seduce her. He convinces Billy to join him in a robbery that goes wrong and leads to Billy’s death. You can learn more about Jigger Craigin and Carousel from