The Mule-Bone · Character
Jim
A Methodist guitarist with a quick, cutting tongue and a self-important streak, he wants Daisy and the town's respect — and won't quietly yield either.
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Also known as Jim Oh, Jim Aw, Jim Gwan, Jim Rabbit, Jim Well, Jim Nobody, Jim Lawd, Jim Table dat, Jim Weston
First appearance: the mule bone
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Jim Weston is the kind of man who plays guitar on the store porch and expects the conversation to bend his way, slightly arrogant and always ready with a retort. His rivalry with Dave Carter over Daisy Taylor sharpens…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Rivalry
- Social
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Prominent male community members
- Protagonist
- Minor female and church figures
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Breaking point
This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks Jim’s emotional and psychological peak of rage and despair,…
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- Daisy
romantic · positive
- Dave Carter
rivalry · negative
- Mrs. Roberts
social · ambivalent
- Lum Boger
friendship · positive
- Dave Carter
rivalry · negative
- Dave Carter
rivalry · negative
- Daisy
romantic · positive
- Daisy
romantic · positive
- Mrs. Roberts
social · ambivalent
- Lum Boger
friendship · positive
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