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Bob Ford

The man who killed Jesse James, mentioned in the story.

minor

Also known as Ford

First appearance: v

Bob Ford shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The traitor who murdered Jesse James; the narrator loathes him and rejoices that Ford was nearly lynched.
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JJJesse JamesFJFrank JamesFRFrank ReadeBFBob Ford

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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