# Micky Maguire — Ragged Dick character guide

> Micky Maguire in Ragged Dick by Horatio Alger Jr..

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Micky

**First appearance:** 0015-xiii-micky-maguire

## Snapshot

A hulking Five Points bully who leads a gang, throws stones for fun, and resents any bootblack who dares to rise above him.

## Who they are

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 a job he wanted. Their confrontations test whether Dick's new self-respect can survive the old neighborhood's pull.

## Relationships

### [Ragged Dick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ragged_dick_se/characters/ragged_dick)

_rivalry_

Micky Maguire is a street tough and bully who frequently antagonizes and fights with Dick.

### [Jim Travis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ragged_dick_se/characters/jim_travis)

_rivalry_

Jim Travis and Micky Maguire are antagonists, often clashing due to Micky's bullying nature.

### [Ragged Dick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ragged_dick_se/characters/ragged_dick)

_rivalry_

Micky Maguire is a street tough and bully who frequently antagonizes and fights with Dick.

### [Ragged Dick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ragged_dick_se/characters/ragged_dick)

_rivalry_

Micky Maguire is a street tough and bully who frequently antagonizes and fights with Dick.

### [Jim Travis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ragged_dick_se/characters/jim_travis)

_rivalry_

Jim Travis and Micky Maguire are antagonists, often clashing due to Micky's bullying nature.

## In the story

### [Ragged Dick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ragged_dick_se/chapters/ragged-dick)

A rough and aggressive bootblack who antagonizes Dick.

### [XIII: Micky Maguire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ragged_dick_se/chapters/xiii-micky-maguire)

Micky, a ruffian bootblack from the Five Points, notices Dick's new clothes and decides to confront him, viewing Dick's improved appearance as 'putting on airs.'

### [XIV: A Battle and a Victory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ragged_dick_se/chapters/xiv-a-battle-and-a-victory)

Jealous of Dick's new clothes, initiates a fight but is defeated and retreats when a policeman approaches.

### [Dick's First Appearance in Society](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ragged_dick_se/chapters/xvii-dick-s-first-appearance-in-society)

Throws a stone at Dick as he and Henry walk home.

### [XVIII: Micky Maguire’s Second Defeat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ragged_dick_se/chapters/xviii-micky-maguire-s-second-defeat)

Throws a stone at Dick, trips and falls, and is warned not to attack again; remains a bully but avoids further confrontation.

### [Dick Receives a Letter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ragged_dick_se/chapters/xxiv-dick-receives-a-letter)

Taunts Dick about his old clothes, but Dick responds with quick wit, defusing the confrontation.

### [Dick Writes His First Letter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ragged_dick_se/chapters/xxv-dick-writes-his-first-letter)

Mentioned in Dick's letter as having congratulated him on his improved appearance.

### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ragged_dick_se/chapters/xxvii-conclusion)

Later seen wearing Dick's stolen Washington coat and Napoleon pants, though the theft is never proven.

## Links

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