Geronimo’s Story of His Life · Character
General George Crook
U.S. Army general who pursued Geronimo.
minor
Also known as General Crook, Brigadier General Crook
First appearance: XVI: In Prison and on the Warpath
General George Crook shows up with force in Introductory. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Geronimo criticizes General Crook in the manuscript; the War Department considers this a personal matter and leaves it without comment.
General George Crook first appears in 0029 xvi in prison and on the warpath.
In Introductory: Geronimo criticizes General Crook in the manuscript; the War Department considers this a personal matter and leaves it without comment.
Later, in XVI: In Prison and on the Warpath: Officer in charge at San Carlos; confiscated the Apaches' cattle and later met with Geronimo in Mexico.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because Geronimo experiences his greatest emotional and psychological low—…
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See General George Crook in XVI: In Prison and on the Warpath