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Richard Parker

A company lawyer who prosecutes striking miners.

minor

Also known as Mr. Richard Parker, Mr. Parker

First appearance: i

Richard Parker shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The well-fed, immaculate District Attorney of Pedro County, who dismisses Hal's accusations and refuses to act without named witnesses.
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JDJack DavidBJBig JerryECEnos CartwrightEWEdward Warner …HWHal WarnerRPRichard Parker

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor miners and community members
  • Mine management and antagonists
  • Protagonist

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

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