The Life of Buffalo Bill · Character
Lieutenant Ward
A young cavalry officer in the field, he represents the army's reliance on Cody's plains instincts and the uneasy partnership between rank and frontier skill.
supporting
First appearance: xviii scouting
As a supporting figure in The Life of Buffalo Bill, Lieutenant Ward is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Leads a scout with Cody and sends a dispatch to General Carr.
Lieutenant Ward first appears in 0020 xviii scouting.
In A Military Expedition: Leads a scout with Cody and sends a dispatch to General Carr.
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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 Lieutenant Ward in xviii scouting