The Virginian · Character
Mr. Ogden
A neighbor of Judge Henry who hosts social gatherings and is a cattleman.
minor
Also known as Ogden, Mrs. Ogden
First appearance: x where fancy was bred
Mr. Ogden shows up with force in XIX: Dr. Macbride Begs Pardon. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A New York guest who defends the Virginian's tall-tale strategy as a clever trial of strength.
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In XIX: Dr. Macbride Begs Pardon: A New York guest who defends the Virginian's tall-tale strategy as a clever trial of strength. Later, in XX: The Judge Ignores Particulars: A guest at the ranch; observes the promotion…
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Relationship types
- Other
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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- XIX: Dr. Macbride Begs Pardon
- XX: The Judge Ignores Particulars
- XXII: “What Is a Rustler?”
- At Dunbarton
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