Songs of the Cattle Trail and Cow Camp · Character
Poker Bill
A cowboy character in a poem.
minor
Also known as Bill
First appearance: when bob got throwed
Poker Bill's tie to Jack Dempsey 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.
A member of the mob who threatens the stranger but is ultimately swayed by his courage.
Poker Bill first appears in 0042 when bob got throwed.
With Jack Dempsey (rivalry): Jack Dempsey and Poker Bill are fierce competitors in gambling or fighting, with high tension. With Unknown Narrator (social): Poker Bill is a gambler and camp character whose exploits are recounted by the narrator. With Unknown Narrator (social): Poker Bill is a gambler and camp character whose exploits are recounted by the narrator.
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Character Web
10 connectionsA slice of how Poker Bill sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Social
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Authors and Character References
- Protagonist
- Poetic Personas and Figures
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling 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
- Jack Dempsey
rivalry · negative
Jack Dempsey and Poker Bill are fierce competitors in gambling or fighting, with high… How this plays out →
- Unknown Narrator
social · ambivalent
- Unknown Narrator
social · ambivalent
Relationship notes
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See Poker Bill in when bob got throwedIn the story
Poker Bill appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Poker Bill in when bob got throwed