# Jack David — King Coal character guide

> Jack David in King Coal by Upton Sinclair.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Big Jack, Jack David, Big Jack David

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

A large, strong miner who works with Hal.

## In the story

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/viii)

Stands guard at the back door, ensuring the meeting's secrecy.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/ix)

Expresses approval of Hal's promise to secure correct weights with a 'Hear, hear!'

### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/xxix)

Explains the systemic causes of mine accidents and the operators' impunity; walks home with Hal.

### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/xxxii)

Proposes taking a census of the entombed miners and is strong for union activities.

### [XXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/xxxiii)

Jack David brings news of the slow fan installation, the arrest of Huszar, and recounts the Cherry, Illinois disaster.

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/iii)

Big Jack David speaks firmly against being drawn into a premature revolt and is sent to Pedro to contact union officials.

### [Chapter XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/xxiv)

Hal explains the union plan to Jack David, who along with his wife and others will remain as a nucleus for union work.

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