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Joe Hill

A man involved with Violet, causing conflict with Jack.

minor

Also known as Joe Hill, Violet, poor little Violet, Joe Hill Violet, Hill, this Joe Hill

First appearance: jack keefe stories

Joe Hill shows up with force in The Busher Comes Back. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Jack's former romantic interest; he breaks off with her after she calls him a 'busher' and sends her a postcard after his win.
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In The Busher Comes Back: Jack's former romantic interest; he breaks off with her after she calls him a 'busher' and sends her a postcard after his win. Later, in The Busher's Honeymoon: Mentioned as a busher from…

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18 connections

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WJWalter JohnsonCHChiAMAlex McGrawSCSargent CraneSSSimple SimonJHJoe Hill

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • White Sox teammates
  • Diverse acquaintances and figures
  • Rivals and romantic interests
  • Teammates and military figures
  • Military acquaintances

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

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

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