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Schneider

A minor character, possibly a sailor or Mexican.

minor

Also known as old man Schneider

First appearance: part i ii shanghaied

Schneider shows up with force in Billy Byrne. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Owner of a saloon that Billy robs, locking him in his own ice box.
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In Billy Byrne: Owner of a saloon that Billy robs, locking him in his own ice box. Later, in The Murder Trial: The murdered saloon keeper…

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See Schneider in part i ii shanghaied

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19 connections

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LOLord of YokaMWMaw WatsonBBBilly ByrneBRBridgeGPGeneral PesitaSCSchneider

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Mexican Aides & Minor Sailors
  • Main Love Triangle & Villains
  • Island Captors & Rescuers
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Billy Byrne's psychological peak occurs when he experiences his first-ever "blue funk" and tremor of nervousne…

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See Schneider in part i ii shanghaied