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Caraher

A saloon keeper and friend to the ranchers, often providing refuge.

minor

Also known as pip Caraher, Mr. Caraher

First appearance: book i

Caraher shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Preaches violent revolution to Dyke, blaming the Trust for his own wife's death and urging dynamite as the only solution.
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In II: Preaches violent revolution to Dyke, blaming the Trust for his own wife's death and urging dynamite as the only…

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CUCutterBIBillyGAGovernor Alvar…GEGenslingerAVAngéle VarianCACaraher

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Central ranchers and antagonists
  • Minor and symbolic characters

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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