Songs of the Cattle Trail and Cow Camp · Character
Texas Tom
A cowboy character in humorous poems.
minor
Also known as Tom
First appearance: to hear him tell it
Texas Tom's tie to Unknown Narrator 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.
One of the judges stationed ahead for the race.
Texas Tom first appears in 0016 to hear him tell it.
With Unknown Narrator (friendship): Texas Tom is a rugged cowboy friend known for his bravado and loyalty on the range. With Unknown Narrator (friendship): Texas Tom is a rugged cowboy friend known for his bravado and loyalty on the range. With Unknown Narrator (friendship): Texas Tom is a rugged cowboy friend known for his bravado and loyalty on the range.
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Character Web
7 connectionsA slice of how Texas Tom sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse Cowboy Cast
- Protagonist
- Poetic Personas and Figures
- Authors and Character References
+2 more in the full Character Web
Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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
- Unknown Narrator
friendship · positive
Texas Tom is a rugged cowboy friend known for his bravado and loyalty on the range. How this plays out →
- Unknown Narrator
friendship · positive
Texas Tom is a rugged cowboy friend known for his bravado and loyalty on the range. How this plays out →
- Unknown Narrator
friendship · positive
Texas Tom is a rugged cowboy friend known for his bravado and loyalty on the range. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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Texas Tom appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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