The Octopus · Character
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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- Other
Character groups
- Central ranchers and antagonists
- Minor and symbolic characters
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Annixter
rivalry · negative
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rivalry · negative
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