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A Cycle of the West · Character

John G. Neihardt

The author of the book, appearing as a narrator.

minor

Also known as John G. Neihardt Branson

First appearance: endnotes

See John G. Neihardt in endnotesBook page

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OROld RobertsonSMSergeant Max L…HGHugh GlassHHHank HaggirtyGFGray FoxJGJohn G. Neihardt

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  • Major Figures of the Indian Wars
  • Key Figures in Conflict

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Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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See John G. Neihardt in endnotes