# Jim Dugan — Short Fiction character guide

> Jim Dugan in Short Fiction by Ring Lardner.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jim, Dugan

**First appearance:** 0000-my-roomy

## Who they are

Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/v)

Jim participates in the poker game and ultimately beats Elliott with a full house, causing Elliott to lose his winnings.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/iv)

Mentioned as the opponent in a fight that Burke wins easily, but not a major character in this chapter.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/ii)

The champion, skeptical of Larry's plan for a match with Goulet.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/iii)

American champion referenced as the opponent in the proposed fight, with Moon planting a story about his willingness to fight Goulet.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/iv)

Takes on a setup in Michigan, fights Tommy Fogel, and then Joe Barnes, showing he can take a punch but appears under wraps.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/iv)

Fights Joe Barnes in the Big Town, gets clipped in the second round but stops him in the twelfth.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/v)

The fighter in question, whose fear of fever in Cuba influences Moon's preference for an American or London venue.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/vi)

The fighter preparing for a bout in Jersey; needs company and entertainment during a lonely training period.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/vii)

Confides his frustrations about training and the upcoming fight, expressing cynicism about glory and worry about the event.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/viii)

The big man in the fight, expected to win easily, and does so.

### [The Venomous Viper of the Volga](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/the-venomous-viper-of-the-volga)

Barney Williams, one of the heavyweights in the trials, fights Red Burke.

## Links

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