The Lady of the Barge · Character
Bill Hicks
A bargee skipper whose fierce religious argument with a passing schooner mate sets the comic tone for a domestic surprise aboard the Arabella.
major
Also known as Bill
First appearance: the lady of the barge
As a major figure in The Lady of the Barge, Bill Hicks is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The main instigator who schemes to get Thomas Geary's hidden money, threatening and bargaining with Jimmy.
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With Jimmy Fletcher (friendship): Cronies who support each other in local schemes and gossip. With Jimmy Fletcher (friendship): Cronies who support each other in local schemes and gossip. With Jimmy Fletcher…
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- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Protagonist
- Local Adventurers and Prominent
- Extensive Minor Cast
- Community and Military Figures
- Minor Village Characters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
This excerpt is the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of anticipation a…
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Cronies who support each other in local schemes and gossip. How this plays out →
- Jimmy Fletcher
friendship · positive
Cronies who support each other in local schemes and gossip. How this plays out →
- Jimmy Fletcher
friendship · positive
Cronies who support each other in local schemes and gossip. How this plays out →
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