Oil! · Character

Jake Coffey

A roughneck or worker in the oil fields.

minor

Also known as Jacob Coffey, Mr. Coffey, the said Jacob Coffey, Coffey, Jake, Mr. Jake Coffey, Jacob

First appearance: oil

Jake Coffey shows up with force in VI: The Wildcat. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In VI: The Wildcat: Pays Mr. Limacher to circulate a petition for road repairs, revealing behind-the-scenes manipulation. Later, in I: Hay and feed dealer and Republican boss of San Elido county, identified as the key…

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Bunny's inner circle
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Story tension across the book.

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Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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VI: The Wildcat
Pays Mr. Limacher to circulate a petition for road repairs, revealing behind-the-scenes manipulation.
I
Hay and feed dealer and Republican boss of San Elido county, identified as the key figure to influence for road construction.
II
Political boss who arranges the road deal in exchange for campaign contributions and a personal stake in the well.
III
Pays Mr. Limacher three dollars a day to circulate the road petition.
VII
Mentioned as someone Dad plans to visit, but he has gone to Paradise.
Chapter X
Receives Dad's call and facilitates the telegram from Congressman Leathers regarding Paul's whereabouts.
V
Mentioned as a paid official who helped secure the Paradise development, illustrating the corruption in the industry.
I
Visits Dad and Mr. Roscoe to discuss campaign dangers and fundraising.
IX
Mentioned as 'Joe' Menzies, one of the defendants on trial.

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