Short Fiction · Character
Kid Howard
Character in stories, often a young man.
minor
Also known as Howard, Thinks Howard, Kid
First appearance: my roomy
Kid Howard's tie to Young Burke is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The central figure of the chapter, a young boxer navigating the professional fighting scene.
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With Young Burke (rivalry): Kid Howard and Young Burke are rivals, perhaps in boxing or another competitive arena. With Joe Draper (friendship): Joe Draper and Kid Howard are friends or allies, possibly in the same…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Baseball and Social Circles
- Boxing and Ambition
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological peak of the crowd’s self-deception, where their…
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- Young Burke
rivalry · negative
Kid Howard and Young Burke are rivals, perhaps in boxing or another competitive arena. How this plays out →
- Joe Draper
friendship · positive
- Joe Draper
friendship · positive
- Young Burke
rivalry · negative
Kid Howard and Young Burke are rivals, perhaps in boxing or another competitive arena. How this plays out →
- Young Burke
rivalry · negative
Kid Howard and Young Burke are rivals, perhaps in boxing or another competitive arena. How this plays out →
- Joe Draper
friendship · positive
Relationship notes
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Kid Howard appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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