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A Large Stranger

An unnamed man who confronts the Virginian in a saloon early in the book.

minor

First appearance: ii when you call me that smile

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TVThe VirginianEDEdwardJHJudge HenryJWJim WestfallUHUncle HugheyALA Large Stranger

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  • Other

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  • Minor and Background Figures
  • Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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