Cogewea, the Half-Blood · Character

Celluloid Bill

A ranch cowboy whose tall tales and rough humor fill the bunkhouse, part of the rowdy chorus that surrounds Cogewea's days.

supporting

Also known as Celluloid, Bill

First appearance: ii the roundup at horseshoe bend

As a supporting figure in Cogewea, the Half-Blood, Celluloid Bill is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Teases Jim about Cogewea, recounts his own failed attempt to court her.

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With LaGrinder (friendship): Celluloid Bill is a loyal friend and ally to LaGrinder, often assisting her in matters of the ranch. With Bob (friendship): Bob and Celluloid Bill are fellow ranch hands and close friends,…

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See Celluloid Bill in ii the roundup at horseshoe bend

Character Web

21 connections

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Relationship types

Friendship
Other

Character groups

Central Family and Ranch Circle
Comic Outsiders and Tricksters

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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LaGrinder
friendship · positive
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Bob
friendship · positive
Frenchy
friendship · positive
LaGrinder
friendship · positive
Celluloid Bill is a loyal friend and ally to LaGrinder, often assisting her in matters of… How this plays out →
Bob
friendship · positive
Frenchy
friendship · positive
Bob
friendship · positive
LaGrinder
friendship · positive
Celluloid Bill is a loyal friend and ally to LaGrinder, often assisting her in matters of… How this plays out →

LaGrinder
Celluloid Bill is a loyal friend and ally to LaGrinder, often assisting her in matters of the ranch.
Bob
Bob and Celluloid Bill are fellow ranch hands and close friends, often working together and sharing stories.
Frenchy
Celluloid Bill and Frenchy are fellow ranch workers and friends, often joking and helping each other.
LaGrinder
Celluloid Bill is a loyal friend and ally to LaGrinder, often assisting her in matters of the ranch.
Bob
Bob and Celluloid Bill are fellow ranch hands and close friends, often working together and sharing stories.
Frenchy
Celluloid Bill and Frenchy are fellow ranch workers and friends, often joking and helping each other.
Bob
Bob and Celluloid Bill are fellow ranch hands and close friends, often working together and sharing stories.
LaGrinder
Celluloid Bill is a loyal friend and ally to LaGrinder, often assisting her in matters of the ranch.

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See Celluloid Bill in ii the roundup at horseshoe bend

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Celluloid Bill appears across 12 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

A Range Idyl
Teases Jim about Cogewea, recounts his own failed attempt to court her.
V: The Tenderfoot's Bronco Riding
Participates in the plan to humiliate Densmore by helping to saddle the outlaw horse.
VI: The Fourth of July
Roused from sleep by Jim and Rodeo Jack, he reluctantly gets up to help train the horses for the day's races.
VIII: The Indian Dancers
Returns from the celebration with a black eye and no money, explaining the aftermath of the festivities.
XII: On Buffalo Butte
Celluloid Bill teases Jim about the tenderfoot, urging him not to let Densmore steal Cogewea away.
XIII: A Visit to Stemteemä’s Teepee
Urges Jim to join the group going to town, teasing him about being tied down.
XVII: Frenchy—Toy of the Cowboys
One of the cowboys who stretches Frenchy's breeches; comments on Frenchy's singing voice.
A Tragedy of the Range
One of the cowboys at camp who comments on the Canary's absence.
XXI: A “Geezar” in Camp
Plays a dangerous prank on Frenchy, nearly causing a drowning, and later fights the 'Geezar' over a stammering misunderstanding.
Back to the Ranch
Participates in the banter about the upcoming social event and offers to guide Silent Bob.
XXIX: Stemteemä’s Dream of the Soma-ash-hee
Observes Cogewea riding to meet Densmore and reveals he told Densmore about her supposed wealth, mocking the tenderfoot's motives.
XXX: The Cost of Knowing
Leads the group of riders who arrive after Cogewea is freed. He is furious and ready to pursue Densmore, but is overruled by Cogewea.

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