Short Fiction · Character

Hawley

Politician, appears in stories as a figure of authority.

minor

Also known as Senator Hawley, Mr. Hawley

First appearance: my roomy

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Traded away; known for arguing about everything and contradicting everyone.

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With Carey (professional): Carey and Hawley work together, likely as colleagues or in a shared enterprise. With Carey (professional): Carey and Hawley work together, likely as colleagues or in a shared enterprise. With…

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Character Web

21 connections

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Relationship types

Professional
Other

Character groups

Political and Managerial
Baseball and Social Circles

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Carey
professional · ambivalent
Carey and Hawley work together, likely as colleagues or in a shared enterprise. How this plays out →
Carey
professional · ambivalent
Carey and Hawley work together, likely as colleagues or in a shared enterprise. How this plays out →
Carey
professional · ambivalent
Carey and Hawley work together, likely as colleagues or in a shared enterprise. How this plays out →

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In the story

Hawley appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

I
Traded away; known for arguing about everything and contradicting everyone.
II
New player who engages in a debate with Carey about the weather, demonstrating a sharp memory and ability to argue.
III
Argues that clean towns are better for hitting and claims his uncle is a senator in Washington, D.C., where he met President Wilson.
IV
Argues that the war is the main reason for low attendance, citing divided loyalties among fans.
V
Defends his views on golf's harm to hitting, boasts about his golfing past, and engages in tall tales.
VI
Constantly criticizes Carey's hitting and fielding, offering unsolicited advice. He is the source of Carey's frustration and is predicted to get himself in wrong.
VII
Falls into Carey's trap by arguing about the merits of blondes versus brunettes, leading to a fight with Cap and his eventual trade.
A Day with Conrad Green
A persistent reporter from Gay New York who blackmails Green into buying advertising space to suppress a story about a gambling affair.

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