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Johnny K—

A minor character in the Nevada mining community.

minor

Also known as Johnny

First appearance: roughing it

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In XXII: The young son of an Ohio nabob, who accompanies the narrator on the journey to Lake Tahoe, rows the boat, gathers wood, and cooks supper. Later, in XXIII: The narrator's companion on the ranch; runs footraces,…

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TNThe NarratorBBBilly BrownJWJack WilliamsJKJohnny K—

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  • Other

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  • Diverse Western and Historical Figures
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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