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Jack David

A large, strong miner who works with Hal.

minor

Also known as Big Jack, Jack David, Big Jack David

First appearance: i

Jack David shows up with force in VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Stands guard at the back door, ensuring the meeting's secrecy.
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In VIII: Stands guard at the back door, ensuring the meeting's secrecy. Later, in IX: Expresses approval of Hal's promise to secure…

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TRTim RaffertyPHPeter HarriganBKBilly KeatingJHJohann HartmanPEPedroJDJack David

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

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

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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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