You Can’t Win · Character
Gold Tooth
A criminal identified by his distinctive gold tooth.
minor
Also known as that Gold Tooth
First appearance: xii
Gold Tooth's tie to Mary is one of the pressures that moves You Can’t Win—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned as the man George shot; the reason for the shooting is later learned by Jack after George's death.
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With Mary (romantic): Gold Tooth is deeply in love with Mary and pursues her with romantic devotion. With Rebel George (rivalry): Gold Tooth and Rebel George are antagonists, often clashing over territory or respect.
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See Gold Tooth in xiiCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Core criminal associates
- Diverse underworld characters
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
The emotional peak occurs when the narrator’s carefully constructed facade of helpless invalidism is shattered…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Mary
romantic · positive
Gold Tooth is deeply in love with Mary and pursues her with romantic devotion. How this plays out →
- Rebel George
rivalry · negative
- The Sanctimonious Kid
rivalry · negative
- Rebel George
rivalry · negative
- Mary
romantic · positive
Gold Tooth is deeply in love with Mary and pursues her with romantic devotion. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Gold Tooth in xiiIn the story
Gold Tooth appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Gold Tooth in xii