Travel Essays · Character
Rufe Hanson
A hunter and neighbour in the half-abandoned mining settlement of Silverado, he is more often absent than found, a rumour of a man.
supporting
Also known as Rufe, Rufe the hunter, Hanson, Rufus
First appearance: The Hunter's Family
As a supporting figure in Travel Essays, Rufe Hanson is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The hunter who lives in Silverado; described as having been consumptive but now strong, and recommended by Kelmar to take care of the narrator.
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With Mrs. Hanson (family): Mrs. Hanson and Rufe Hanson are mother and son, with a close familial bond. With Irvine Lovelands (friendship): Irvine Lovelands and Rufe Hanson are close friends, possibly sharing youthful…
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Relationship types
- Family
- Friendship
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Canal Journey Characters
- Silverado Mining Community
- Extended Cast of Travels and History
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Mrs. Hanson
family · positive
- Irvine Lovelands
friendship · positive
- Mr. Ronalds
social · ambivalent
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Rufe Hanson appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- To Introduce Mr. Kelmar
- II: First Impressions of Silverado
- The Act of Squatting
- The Hunter's Family
- The Toll House
- Episodes in the Story of a Mine
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