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Phelps

A minor character associated with the railroad or community.

minor

First appearance: book i

Phelps shows up with force in Chapter VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Foreman on Los Muertos, reports that Christian is pressing for possession of the ranch.
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Character Web

22 connections

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GAGarnettAVAngéle VarianDYDykeBIBillyHDHarran DerrickPHPhelps

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Central ranchers and antagonists
  • Minor and symbolic characters

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Story tension across the book.

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

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See Phelps in book i