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Bud Adams

A young miner and friend of Hal.

minor

Also known as Bud, Adams

First appearance: i

Bud Adams shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Jeff Cotton's assistant, attempts to trick Hal with a fake telegram.
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In XII: Jeff Cotton's assistant, attempts to trick Hal with a fake telegram. Later, in XVIII: Mine-guard who confronts and intimidates…

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor miners and community members
  • Union activists and allies
  • Mine management and antagonists

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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