The Missing Chums · Character
Red Hawkins
A menacing figure connected to the criminal plot.
minor
Also known as Red, Red Hawkins
First appearance: iii a shady trio
Red Hawkins's tie to Joe Hardy is one of the pressures that moves The Missing Chums—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
One of the gang members; he argues with Pete about staying near the cave and leads the group back to it after dinner.
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With Joe Hardy (rivalry): Red is a local bully who often antagonizes Joe and his friends. With Frank Hardy (rivalry): Red is a bully who frequently opposes Frank and his brother. With Joe Hardy (rivalry): Red is a local…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Core Family & Suspects
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the dramatic climax because it delivers the emotional peak of relief and triumph as Chet and Biff are…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Joe Hardy
rivalry · negative
Red is a local bully who often antagonizes Joe and his friends. How this plays out →
- Frank Hardy
rivalry · negative
- Joe Hardy
rivalry · negative
Red is a local bully who often antagonizes Joe and his friends. How this plays out →
- Frank Hardy
rivalry · negative
- Frank Hardy
rivalry · negative
- Joe Hardy
rivalry · negative
Red is a local bully who often antagonizes Joe and his friends. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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Red Hawkins appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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