The Life of Buffalo Bill · Character
General Bankhead
A fort commander whose authority and judgment Buffalo Bill must navigate while proving himself as a scout on the Western frontier.
supporting
First appearance: A Military Expedition
As a supporting figure in The Life of Buffalo Bill, General Bankhead is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Apologizes to Cody for a previous arrest at Fort Wallace.
General Bankhead appears in The Life of Buffalo Bill as supporting figure.
General Bankhead first appears in 0023 xxi a military expedition.
In A Military Expedition: Apologizes to Cody for a previous arrest at Fort Wallace.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See General Bankhead in A Military Expedition