The Pothunters · Character
Dallas
A Ward House boy with a boxer's easy confidence and a friend's instinct for sharing news, whether it's Plunkett's downfall or the day's athletic gossip.
supporting
Also known as Ward, Dallas of Ward
First appearance: the pothunters
As a supporting figure in The Pothunters, Dallas is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Shares a study with Vaughan and Plunkett; calls Plunkett the 'Mutual Friend' and criticizes his manners.
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Dallas belongs to that cheerful stratum of school life where sport, gossip, and House loyalty matter more than intrigue. He brings Vaughan the news of Plunkett's expulsion and trades talk of the mile and the…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Main characters and suspects
- Secondary school and local figures
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Plunkett
friendship · positive
Frequent companions, likely fellow students who share common interests or activities. How this plays out →
- Vaughan
friendship · positive
- Plunkett
friendship · positive
Frequent companions, likely fellow students who share common interests or activities. How this plays out →
- Vaughan
friendship · positive
- Vaughan
friendship · positive
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