# Crooked-Leg — Before Adam character guide

> Crooked-Leg in Before Adam by Jack London.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Crooked - Leg, Poor little Crooked - Leg

**First appearance:** 0007-vi

## Who they are

A small, injured child of the tribe who is cared for by others.

## Relationships

### [Red-Eye](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/before_adam_se/characters/red_eye)

_rivalry_

Crooked-Leg is likely a rival or victim of Red-Eye, given Red-Eye's aggressive nature.

### [The Singing One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/before_adam_se/characters/the_singing_one)

_friendship_

Crooked-Leg and The Singing One appear to be allies or companions, possibly sharing a peaceful bond.

## In the story

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/before_adam_se/chapters/xiv)

Small, lean, and non-confrontational; stands up to Red-Eye to defend his wife but is killed by having his neck broken.

## Links

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