# Little Jerry — King Coal character guide

> Little Jerry in King Coal by Upton Sinclair.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Jerry

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

A young miner whose friendship with Hal brings the human cost of the camps close, one small life against an empire.

## Relationships

### [Hal Warner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/characters/hal_warner)

_friendship_

Little Jerry is a young miner whom Hal befriends and protects, symbolizing the innocence exploited by the mining system.

### [Hal Warner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/characters/hal_warner)

_friendship_

Little Jerry is a young miner whom Hal befriends and protects, symbolizing the innocence exploited by the mining system.

### [Hal Warner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/characters/hal_warner)

_friendship_

Little Jerry is a young miner whom Hal befriends and protects, symbolizing the innocence exploited by the mining system.

## In the story

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/xvii)

Jerry Minetti's young son, a cheerful boy in new blue overalls who imitates his father's walk and swears in English.

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

Engages in banter, tells Mary about Joe Smith's job payment and Mike Sikoria's nickname, and admires Mary's hair.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/xvii)

Clamors to go with Hal, is wrapped in a shawl and carried to the pit-mouth, waves from Hal's shoulder.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/xviii)

Boldly speaks about his father's bravery and his ambition to be a miners' union president, impressing the society men.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/xxii)

Little Jerry explains the role of a shot-firer and the importance of permissible powder. He freely shares camp secrets, trusting Hal and Jessie as friends.

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