Tombstone · Character
Billy Breakenridge
A neatly groomed, smiling deputy under Behan, he rides the line between lawman and outlaw country and later sets down what he saw.
supporting
Also known as Breakenridge, Deputy Breakenridge
First appearance: tombstone
As a supporting figure in Tombstone, Billy Breakenridge is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Deputy sheriff who collects taxes in the San Simon with Curly Bill's help and recovers a stolen horse.
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Breakenridge appears on Allen Street as one of Tombstone's well-turned-out officials, courteous amid the saloons and six-shooters. His beat carries him among the Curly Bill outlaws, and his reminiscences become one of…
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- Professional
- Other
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- Key Tombstone Figures
- Extended Cast of Characters
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological peak where the Earps and Doc Holliday confront…
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- Curly Bill
professional · ambivalent
Deputy sheriff and outlaw leader who maintained a pragmatic, often corrupt working… How this plays out →
- Curly Bill
professional · ambivalent
Deputy sheriff and outlaw leader who maintained a pragmatic, often corrupt working… How this plays out →
- Curly Bill
professional · ambivalent
Deputy sheriff and outlaw leader who maintained a pragmatic, often corrupt working… How this plays out →
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