The Life of Buffalo Bill · Character
Spotted Tail
The Brulé Lakota headman who parleys with Army officers while weighing the survival of his people against the pressures of the reservation system.
supporting
Also known as the Spotted Tail, Tail
First appearance: xxii a desperate fight
As a supporting figure in The Life of Buffalo Bill, Spotted Tail is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Sioux chief who brings his warriors to the camp and facilitates the hunt.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended Frontier Network
- Military Commanders and Scouts
- Hunting and Noble Companions
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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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