Riders of the Purple Sage · Character
Black Star
Jane's prized black horse, a symbol of her wealth and independence.
minor
Also known as Star
First appearance: ii cottonwoods
Black Star's tie to Lassiter is one of the pressures that moves Riders of the Purple Sage—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Jane's prized Arabian horse, stolen by Jerry Card and pursued by Venters.
Black Star first appears in 0001 ii cottonwoods.
With Lassiter (friendship): Black Star is one of Lassiter's horses, a trusted and valued companion in his rugged life. With Lassiter (friendship): Black Star is one of Lassiter's horses, a trusted and valued companion in his rugged life. With Lassiter (friendship): Black Star is one of Lassiter's horses, a trusted and valued companion in his rugged life.
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Character Web
14 connectionsA slice of how Black Star sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Minor characters and horses
- Central antagonists and tragic past
- Background characters and horses
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Jane Withersteen reaches her emotional and psychological peak here by transforming from a woman paralyzed by d…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Lassiter
friendship · positive
Black Star is one of Lassiter's horses, a trusted and valued companion in his rugged life. How this plays out →
- Lassiter
friendship · positive
Black Star is one of Lassiter's horses, a trusted and valued companion in his rugged life. How this plays out →
- Lassiter
friendship · positive
Black Star is one of Lassiter's horses, a trusted and valued companion in his rugged life. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Black Star in ii cottonwoodsIn the story
Black Star appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Black Star in ii cottonwoods