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Delaney

A hot-headed young rancher who challenges Annixter.

minor

Also known as young Delaney, pip Delaney, Mr. Delaney

First appearance: book i

Delaney's tie to Annixter is one of the pressures that moves The Octopus—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

A ranch hand who talks with Hilma and rides the buckskin horse.
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With Annixter (rivalry): Delaney is a railroad henchman who repeatedly clashes with Annixter, culminating in a violent confrontation over land rights. With Annixter (rivalry): Delaney is a railroad henchman who…

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Character Web

24 connections

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MDMagnus DerrickBOBonnevilleGAGovernor Alvar…DADabneyBRBrodersonDEDelaney

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Central ranchers and antagonists
  • Minor and symbolic characters

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Relationships

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