Jack Keefe Stories · Character
Johnny Alcock
A fellow soldier in Jack's outfit, Alcock blows cigarette smoke into a bottle and sells it to Simple Simon as German tear gas for eight franks.
supporting
Also known as Alcock, Jack, Johnny Alcock, Hello Jack
First appearance: jack keefe stories
As a supporting figure in Jack Keefe Stories, Johnny Alcock is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Alcock advises Jack on how to respond to Pershing's letter and suggests Jack could become a war advisor.
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In Strategy and Tragedy: Alcock advises Jack on how to respond to Pershing's letter and suggests Jack could become a war advisor. Later, in Decorated: Soldier involved in the prank; Jack threatens him after the joke is…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse acquaintances and figures
- Fiery manager and sports figures
- White Sox teammates
- Military acquaintances
- Teammates and military figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this excerpt, the emotional/psychological peak occurs when Jack’s April Fool prank—forging a letter from Jo…
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