The Life of Buffalo Bill · Character
Sample
A scout and companion of Buffalo Bill, he belongs to the hard-riding circle of plainsmen whose shared campfires and close calls give Cody's memoir its texture.
supporting
First appearance: viii adventures on the overland road
As a supporting figure in The Life of Buffalo Bill, Sample is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
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With Mr. Milligan (professional): Mr. Milligan and Sample were likely business partners or colleagues in frontier commerce or transportation. With Mr. Milligan (professional): Mr. Milligan and Sample were likely…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Extended Frontier Network
- Employers and Promoters
- Protagonist
- Scouting and Freighting Associates
- Frontier Antagonists and Allies
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This moment is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Buffalo Bill re…
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- Mr. Milligan
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- Mr. Milligan
professional · positive
- Mr. Milligan
professional · positive
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