Short Fiction · Character
The Indian
Various Native American individuals in early stories.
minor
Also known as The little Indian, the little Indian, The big Indian, The tall Indian, Indian
First appearance: indian camp
The Indian's tie to Yogi Johnson is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
One of two Indian veterans who meet Yogi; claims D.S.O.
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With Yogi Johnson (friendship): The Indian and Yogi Johnson have a respectful and cooperative relationship, often interacting as peers. With Indians (social): Indians and The Indian are part of the same community or…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Boxing and Bullfighting
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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- Yogi Johnson
friendship · positive
The Indian and Yogi Johnson have a respectful and cooperative relationship, often… How this plays out →
- Indians
social · positive
- Yogi Johnson
friendship · positive
The Indian and Yogi Johnson have a respectful and cooperative relationship, often… How this plays out →
- Indians
social · positive
- Yogi Johnson
friendship · positive
The Indian and Yogi Johnson have a respectful and cooperative relationship, often… How this plays out →
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The Indian appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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