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Bat Masterson

Famous lawman and gambler who appears as a character in the narrative.

minor

Also known as Masterson, Mr. Batterson Masterson, Mr. Masterson

First appearance: xiv

See Bat Masterson in xivBook page

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse underworld characters
  • Core criminal associates
  • Historical outlaws and reformers

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

The emotional peak occurs when the narrator’s carefully constructed facade of helpless invalidism is shattered…

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See Bat Masterson in xiv