The Life of Buffalo Bill · Character
Elijah Cody
Buffalo Bill's father, a Kansas farmer and outspoken abolitionist whose convictions and early death shape the boy who becomes the plainsman.
supporting
Also known as Elijah
First appearance: Childhood
As a supporting figure in The Life of Buffalo Bill, Elijah Cody is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Uncle of Buffalo Bill, a merchant in Weston, Missouri, who hosts the family during their journey.
Elijah Cody first appears in 0003 i childhood.
In Childhood: Uncle of Buffalo Bill, a merchant in Weston, Missouri, who hosts the family during their journey.
Later, in Early Influences: Bill's uncle who gives him a saddle and bridle for his pony.
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Character groups
- Family and Early Influences
- 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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