Question

How does Crane describe each of the principal characters in the work? Why does he typically refer to them as “the Easterner,” “the cowboy,” “the Swede,” and so forth instead of naming them? What characteristics does he ascribe to each person?

Answer 1

Clarification:

Pat Scully

Swede

The Easterner

The Cowboy

The Gambler

Johnny Scully

The Barkeeper