The Son of the Wolf · Character
Lon McFane
An Irish prospector whose honor is as sturdy as his constitution, Lon McFane belongs to the circle of men Malemute Kid trusts with the North's delicate business.
supporting
Also known as Lon, McFane
First appearance: the priestly prerogative
As a supporting figure in The Son of the Wolf, Lon McFane is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Challenges Bettles to a duel after feeling insulted; ultimately backs down due to Malemute Kid's threat.
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Lon McFane moves among the Yukon's prospectors as a man whose word carries weight, his Irish temperament tempered by the trail's long silences. He is the sort Malemute Kid calls into conference when a matter requires…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
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Character groups
- Gold Seekers and Society
- Protagonist
- Native and White Conflict
- Loyalty and Loss in Blizzards
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Bettles
friendship · positive
Bettles and Lon McFane are close friends and fellow adventurers, often seen together in… How this plays out →
- Bettles
friendship · positive
Bettles and Lon McFane are close friends and fellow adventurers, often seen together in… How this plays out →
- Bettles
friendship · positive
Bettles and Lon McFane are close friends and fellow adventurers, often seen together in… How this plays out →
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