Short Fiction · Character
Bruce
A character in The Torrents of Spring, a Native American.
minor
Also known as ole Bruce
First appearance: the torrents of spring
Bruce shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Negro bartender at the Indian club who laughs uncontrollably at the wampum exchange.
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- Other
Character groups
- Native American Characters
- Boxing and Bullfighting
- Fighters and Managers
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the doctor’s hollow reassurance—that the narrator will play f…
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