At the Back of the North Wind · Character
Jim
A disabled man who works with horses and befriends Diamond.
minor
Also known as cripple Jim, Poor Jim
First appearance: xv the mews
Jim's tie to Diamond is one of the pressures that moves At the Back of the North Wind—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned as a crippled boy in Paradise Row whom Nanny supports with food.
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With Diamond (friendship): Jim is a young friend of Diamond, often playing and sharing adventures with him. With Diamond (friendship): Jim…
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See Jim in xv the mewsCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Diamond's social circle
- Minor and story characters
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Jim is a young friend of Diamond, often playing and sharing adventures with him. How this plays out →
- Diamond
friendship · positive
Jim is a young friend of Diamond, often playing and sharing adventures with him. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Jim in xv the mewsIn the story
Jim appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- XIX: Diamond’s Friends
- In the Country
- XXXV: I Make Diamond’s Acquaintance
- At the Back of the North Wind
Chapter companion notes
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See Jim in xv the mews