Songs of the Cattle Trail and Cow Camp · Character
Belle McClure
A woman mentioned in cowboy love poems.
minor
Also known as Belle
First appearance: a cowboy s worrying love
Belle McClure's tie to James Barton Adams is one of the pressures that moves Songs of the Cattle Trail and Cow Camp—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Dressed in blue with a ribbon in her hair, she dances with Broncho Bill, sparking a confrontation with Jim Kershaw.
Belle McClure first appears in 0023 a cowboy s worrying love.
With James Barton Adams (romantic): Belle McClure is the subject of James Barton Adams's poetic affection and admiration. With Broncho Bill (romantic): Belle McClure and Broncho Bill share a flirtatious or romantic dynamic in the camp stories. With Unknown Narrator (social): Belle McClure is a notable woman in the cow camp, observed and described by the narrator.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Social
- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Poetic Personas and Figures
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional/psychological peak occurs when the speaker shifts from describing the Colt as a cold, bellicose…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- James Barton Adams
romantic · positive
Belle McClure is the subject of James Barton Adams's poetic affection and admiration. How this plays out →
- Broncho Bill
romantic · positive
- Unknown Narrator
social · positive
- Unknown Narrator
social · positive
Relationship notes
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See Belle McClure in a cowboy s worrying loveIn the story
Belle McClure appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Belle McClure in a cowboy s worrying love