# Tom McKay — Poetry character guide

> Tom McKay in Poetry by James McIntyre.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** McKay, Tom

**First appearance:** 0001-reminiscences

## Who they are

A character appearing in the narrative.

## Relationships

### [King Bomba](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/characters/king_bomba)

_rivalry_

King Bomba and Tom McKay are adversaries, with McKay frequently challenging Bomba's authority.

### [John Grant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/characters/john_grant)

_friendship_

John Grant and Tom McKay are loyal allies, often fighting side by side in conflicts.

### [Tom Norton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/characters/tom_norton)

_friendship_

Tom McKay and Tom Norton are steadfast friends, often cooperating in dangerous missions.

## In the story

### [Reply to the Toast of Scottish Poets](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/reply-to-the-toast-of-scottish-poets)

Mentioned as the Bard McKay who cheerfully cheers the way with good time coming.

### [Lines on the North of Scotland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/lines-on-the-north-of-scotland)

Listed among the clans present, McKay.

### [Hunters and Trappers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/hunters-and-trappers)

Grant's loyal partner who carries him partway home and later retrieves his remains after the wolf attack.

### [Big Stag](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/big-stag)

Keeper who reports seeing the stag recently.

### [Lines](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/lines)

Appointed whip of the Ontario Legislature, praised for his cleverness and snap.

## Links

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