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Gen. Pershing

Commander of American forces in WWI, a figure Jack encounters.

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Also known as Gen. Pershing, Pershing, Al, Gen. Pershing Al, little Al, Black Jack Pershing, Black Jack, Jack, Jack Pershing, General Pershing

First appearance: jack the kaiser killer

Gen. Pershing shows up with force in Strategy and Tragedy. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Jack expects a visit from Pershing, who has written to Jack asking for strategic advice based on baseball.
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SESteve EvansJBJack BradyJKJack KeefeFSFreddie SmithABAl BlanchardGPGen. Pershing

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse acquaintances and figures
  • White Sox teammates
  • Military acquaintances
  • Protagonist

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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