The Life of Buffalo Bill · Character
Brigham Young
The Mormon leader whose territory Cody passes through, a powerful figure in the West whose authority and community intersect with the scout's travels.
supporting
Also known as Brigham, old Brigham, Old Brigham
First appearance: vi hard times
As a supporting figure in The Life of Buffalo Bill, Brigham Young is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Cody's horse, used for buffalo hunting; Cody rides him bareback without bridle or saddle, and Brigham performs expertly, stopping to allow second shots if needed.
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Brigham Young governs a domain within the frontier that Cody crosses, a reminder that the West is not empty ground but a patchwork of competing settlements, faiths, and jurisdictions. The tension he introduces is one of…
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- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Travel and Hunting Companions
- Military Commanders and Scouts
- Extended Frontier Network
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Captain Graham
social · ambivalent
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