The Land of Little Rain · Character
Father Shannon
A Catholic priest who visits the desert communities.
minor
Also known as the Father
First appearance: The Little Town of the Grape Vines
Father Shannon's tie to Long Tom Basset is one of the pressures that moves The Land of Little Rain—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Irish priest who visits Las Uvas every two years to perform baptisms, marriages, and burials, and is known for his shrewdness and comfort in confession.
Father Shannon first appears in 0016 the little town of the grape vines.
With Long Tom Basset (social): Father Shannon and Long Tom Basset have a social acquaintance, likely meeting in the context of the local mission or community gatherings. With Jesus Romero (professional): Father Shannon and Jesus Romero have a pastoral or missionary relationship, with the priest ministering to Romero's spiritual needs.
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Relationship types
- Social
- Professional
Character groups
- Diverse desert community figures
- Miners and desert guides
- Desert miners and locals
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Long Tom Basset
social · positive
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- Jesus Romero
professional · positive
Relationship notes
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See Father Shannon in The Little Town of the Grape VinesIn the story
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See Father Shannon in The Little Town of the Grape Vines