The Virginian · Character
Buck and Muggins
Two dogs owned by Judge Henry, often mentioned in ranch scenes.
minor
Also known as Buck, Muggins
First appearance: ii when you call me that smile
Buck and Muggins shows up with force in IV: Deep Into Cattle Land. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The horses that bolt and cause a dangerous runaway; later behave well.
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Character groups
- Minor and Background Figures
- Protagonist
- Ranch Community Core
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the psychological peak where the Virginian, after a long…
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