The Hoosier Schoolmaster · Character
Mr. Pearson
An older man in the community, often mentioned in local affairs.
minor
Also known as Pearson, ole Pearson, ole man Pearson, old John Pearson, John Pearson
First appearance: ii a spell coming
Mr. Pearson shows up with force in XI: Miss Martha Hawkins. The page is where that presence becomes real.
One-legged basket-maker who took in Shocky, speaks out against Pete Jones and others he believes robbed the Dutchman.
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In XI: Miss Martha Hawkins: One-legged basket-maker who took in Shocky, speaks out against Pete Jones and others he believes robbed the Dutchman. Later, in XV: The Church of the Best Licks: The old basket-maker who is…
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- Other
Character groups
- Main community characters
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it forces the central conflict to a head: the anonymous threat against Squ…
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See Mr. Pearson in ii a spell coming