The Quest of the Silver Fleece · Character
Sheriff Colton
A local sheriff.
minor
Also known as Colton
First appearance: xxxv the cotton mill
Sheriff Colton shows up with force in The Mob. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Incites the mob and leads the posse that arrests and lynches Rob and Johnson.
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Character groups
- Community Leaders and Officials
- Supporting Community and Household
- Protagonist
- White Elite and Politicians
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
Colonel Cresswell’s confession and redistribution of his wealth mark the emotional peak because he finally con…
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