Ragged Dick · Character
Micky Maguire
A hulking Five Points bully who leads a gang, throws stones for fun, and resents any bootblack who dares to rise above him.
supporting
Also known as Micky
First appearance: XIII: Micky Maguire
As a supporting figure in Ragged Dick, Micky Maguire is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
A rough and aggressive bootblack who antagonizes Dick.
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Micky rules the roughest corner of the city through intimidation, and he has already been sent to the Island more than once for stealing. He nurses a grudge against Dick for outshining him and against Fosdick for taking…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Dick's social circle
- Protagonist
- Supporting cast and beneficiaries
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story’s dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Dick’s interna…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Ragged Dick
rivalry · negative
Micky Maguire is a street tough and bully who frequently antagonizes and fights with Dick. How this plays out →
- Jim Travis
rivalry · negative
- Ragged Dick
rivalry · negative
Micky Maguire is a street tough and bully who frequently antagonizes and fights with Dick. How this plays out →
- Ragged Dick
rivalry · negative
Micky Maguire is a street tough and bully who frequently antagonizes and fights with Dick. How this plays out →
- Jim Travis
rivalry · negative
Relationship notes
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Micky Maguire appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Ragged Dick
- XIII: Micky Maguire
- XIV: A Battle and a Victory
- Dick's First Appearance in Society
- XVIII: Micky Maguire’s Second Defeat
- Dick Receives a Letter
- Dick Writes His First Letter
- Conclusion
Chapter companion notes
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