The Middle Five · Character
William T. Sherman
The schoolboy hero who dives into the river to save a drowning friend, then faces Graybeard's swearing inquiry with coached innocence.
supporting
Also known as IX William T. Sherman, William, Sherman
First appearance: IX: William T. Sherman
As a supporting figure in The Middle Five, William T. Sherman is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Saves Job from drowning, is punished for swearing, and becomes a hero to the girls.
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Sherman earns the admiration of girls and the rivalry of gangs when he pulls Job from the water and shouts him back to life. But the same day's forbidden words—picked up from the Agency teamster—bring him before…
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Character groups
- Historical and biblical figures
- Tribal and school friends
- Protagonist
- Mission school students
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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