The Just Men of Cordova · Character
Sergeant Gurden
A police sergeant who assists in the investigation.
minor
Also known as Gurden, A Sergeant Gurden
First appearance: i three men of cordova
Sergeant Gurden's tie to Colonel J. Black is one of the pressures that moves The Just Men of Cordova—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A police sergeant corrupted by ambition and greed; he accepts bribes from Black and agrees to keep him informed about Fellowe.
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With Colonel J. Black (professional): Colonel Black and Sergeant Gurden have a superior-subordinate relationship within a police or military context. With Colonel J. Black (professional): Colonel Black and Sergeant…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Supporting family and officials
- Protagonist
- Central characters and investigators
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Colonel J. Black
professional · positive
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- Colonel J. Black
professional · positive
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- Colonel J. Black
professional · positive
Colonel Black and Sergeant Gurden have a superior-subordinate relationship within a… How this plays out →
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