Poetry · Character
Bob Hayward
A named character with multiple aliases.
minor
Also known as shovel - bearded Bob, Bob, Robin
First appearance: the trumpet
Bob Hayward's tie to Young Jack is one of the pressures that moves Poetry—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Old farmer of the Heath, shovel-bearded, loved women, horses, and trees; planted elms along the lane.
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With Young Jack (friendship): Bob Hayward and Young Jack are close companions, possibly brothers or fellow travelers. With Old Man (professional): Bob Hayward serves or works for the Old Man, possibly as a laborer or…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Birds and peripheral characters
- Recurring named figures
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Young Jack
friendship · positive
Bob Hayward and Young Jack are close companions, possibly brothers or fellow travelers. How this plays out →
- Old Man
professional · positive
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