The Walls of Jericho · Character

Jinx Jenkins

Bubber's partner in talk and mischief, Jinx trades the Jericho story with him, their banter carrying the novel's folk wisdom and humor.

supporting

Also known as Jinx

First appearance: The Walls of Jericho

As a supporting figure in The Walls of Jericho, Jinx Jenkins is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Present as a member of the group at Patmore's Pool Parlor.

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Jinx Jenkins appears in The Walls of Jericho as supporting figure.

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With Bubber Brown (friendship): Bubber and Jinx are inseparable companions, sharing a deep, loyal friendship that weathers the town's social pressures. With Mr. Shine (professional): Jinx is also employed by Mr. Shine, but he resents the power imbalance and Mr. Shine's condescending attitude. With Fred Merrit (social): Fred and Jinx are acquaintances, but their interactions are limited and often strained by their different social standings.

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Social
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Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Bubber Brown
friendship · positive
Bubber and Jinx are inseparable companions, sharing a deep, loyal friendship that… How this plays out →
Mr. Shine
professional · negative
Fred Merrit
social · neutral
Bubber Brown
friendship · positive
Bubber and Jinx are inseparable companions, sharing a deep, loyal friendship that… How this plays out →
Mr. Shine
professional · negative
Bubber Brown
friendship · positive
Bubber and Jinx are inseparable companions, sharing a deep, loyal friendship that… How this plays out →
Fred Merrit
social · neutral
Mr. Shine
professional · negative

Bubber Brown
Bubber and Jinx are inseparable companions, sharing a deep, loyal friendship that weathers the town's social pressures.
Mr. Shine
Jinx is also employed by Mr. Shine, but he resents the power imbalance and Mr. Shine's condescending attitude.
Fred Merrit
Fred and Jinx are acquaintances, but their interactions are limited and often strained by their different social standings.
Bubber Brown
Bubber and Jinx are inseparable companions, sharing a deep, loyal friendship that weathers the town's social pressures.
Mr. Shine
Jinx is also employed by Mr. Shine, but he resents the power imbalance and Mr. Shine's condescending attitude.
Bubber Brown
Bubber and Jinx are inseparable companions, sharing a deep, loyal friendship that weathers the town's social pressures.
Fred Merrit
Fred and Jinx are acquaintances, but their interactions are limited and often strained by their different social standings.
Mr. Shine
Jinx is also employed by Mr. Shine, but he resents the power imbalance and Mr. Shine's condescending attitude.

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Jinx Jenkins appears across 13 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

The Walls of Jericho
Present as a member of the group at Patmore's Pool Parlor.
I
Thin, elongated, freckled, and querulous; argues with Bubber about the riot and is provoked into a near-fight over a family insult.
II
Assists Shine in moving a piano, part of the piano-moving crew.
III
Another friend and mover, who also jokes about the risks but is ready to support Shine.
V
Part of the moving crew, comments on Merrit's wealth and situation, and joins Bubber in admiring the passing woman.
VIII
Arguing with Bubber on the terrace about the relative speed of corn and gin as intoxicants.
IX
Jinx engages in a playful debate with Bubber about language and observes Shine's distraction.
XIII
Engages in banter with Bubber, reports seeing Shine entering the church, and expresses concern about Shine's involvement with a new woman.
XVI
One of the friends to whom Shine recounts the sermon.
XVIII
Gets into a physical fight with Bubber, is locked in the cellar, and emerges staggering before collapsing. His apparent death rattle turns out to be hiccups from a bottle of whiskey.
XIX
Jinx holds the guide rope and witnesses the piano's fall, expressing terror and relief.
Chapter XXII
Waits outside with Bubber, honking the horn to hurry Shine.
XXIII
Jinx knocks Pat's gun out of line and gets involved in the brawl, using a pianohold on an adversary.

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