Geronimo’s Story of His Life · Character

Asa Deklugie

Apache interpreter and informant for Geronimo's story.

minor

Also known as Asa, Mrs. Asa Deklugie

First appearance: Introductory

Asa Deklugie's tie to Geronimo is one of the pressures that moves Geronimo’s Story of His Life—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Geronimo sometimes chose to tell his story at Asa Deklugie's house.

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With Geronimo (friendship): Asa Deklugie was a fellow Apache and interpreter who assisted Geronimo in communicating his story and experiences. With Naiche (friendship): Asa Deklugie and Naiche were fellow Apache men who shared experiences as prisoners of war and cultural interpreters.

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Friendship
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Character groups

Apache Allies and Cultural Figures
Protagonist
Key Figures in Geronimo's Story

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Narrative arc

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Geronimo
friendship · positive
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Naiche
friendship · positive

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Asa Deklugie appears across 10 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Introductory
Geronimo sometimes chose to tell his story at Asa Deklugie's house.
II: Subdivisions of the Apache Tribe
Son of Nedni chief Whoa, interpreting Geronimo's story.
VII: Fighting Under Difficulties
Mentioned in the context of his wife and children, though not active in the narrative.
VIII: Raids That Were Successful
Listed among the Apache scouts who took part in the raids.
IX: Varying Fortunes
Mentioned as Asa, son of Whoa, one of the three Apache chieftains.
XI: Heavy Fighting
Official interpreter for Geronimo and son of Whoa, chief of the Nedni Apaches; chief elect to succeed Geronimo.
Battle of White Hill
Official interpreter for Geronimo and son of Whoa; chief elect to succeed Geronimo.
At the World's Fair
Mentioned as Mrs. Asa Deklugie, niece of Geronimo and daughter of Chihuahua.
Endnotes
Asa, son of Whoa, interpreter, remembers a little captive Mexican girl who played with Apache children.
List of Illustrations
Appears as official interpreter for Geronimo and chief elect to succeed him.

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