National Avenue · Character
Sam Kohn
A young boy or minor character, possibly a friend or acquaintance of the family.
minor
Also known as Master Sam Kohn, Sammy, little Sammy Kohn, Mr. Kohn
First appearance: national avenue
Sam Kohn's tie to Dan Oliphant is one of the pressures that moves National Avenue—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Dan's business partner in the bracket-making venture; a swarthy, bowlegged boy of thirteen.
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With Dan Oliphant (friendship): Dan and Sam are close friends and confidants, often supporting each other through personal crises. With Dan Oliphant (friendship): Dan and Sam are close friends and confidants, often…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Extended Family & Acquaintances
- Minor Characters & Community
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this excerpt, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Dan’s internal conflict—his desire to see Ma…
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friendship · positive
Dan and Sam are close friends and confidants, often supporting each other through… How this plays out →
- Dan Oliphant
friendship · positive
Dan and Sam are close friends and confidants, often supporting each other through… How this plays out →
- Dan Oliphant
friendship · positive
Dan and Sam are close friends and confidants, often supporting each other through… How this plays out →
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