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The Son of the Wolf · Character

Clyde Wharton

A young Eldorado Creek miner who dreams of more than gold, and finds his quiet longings fixed on a woman the Northland forbids him to love.

supporting

Also known as Wharton, Clyde

First appearance: the son of the wolf

As a supporting figure in The Son of the Wolf, Clyde Wharton is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

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With Father Roubeau (friendship): Clyde Wharton and Father Roubeau are friends and traveling companions, sharing a bond of mutual assistance. With Grace Bentham (romantic): Clyde Wharton and Grace Bentham are lovers,…

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Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Romantic
  • Other

Character groups

  • Love and Dark Secrets
  • Native and White Conflict

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Clyde Wharton in the son of the wolf
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