Kid's Story Actions and Characteristics

Actions
(Jess:Pa) (Kid) poker lessons
(Jess:Pa) a good and righteous sign from God--more superstition than religion
(Jess:Pa) Grinned at his son [2]
(Jess:Pa) pulled bandanna from pocket of jeans and swiped forhead
(Jess:Pa) reference to God giving signs to Kid--more superstition than religion
(Jess:Pa) ruffled Kid's hair
(Jess:Pa) shoved hat to one side
(Kid) Jail: kid didn't stay too long looking there; but felt he better not omit it. (trying to do the right thing due to robbery)
(Kid) removed saddle bag
(Kid) uses flattery
(Kid) closed is eyes and lifted face skyward....as in soaking up new things [2]
(Kid) crept into town
(Kid) Extended arm for handshake
(Kid) inspected stalls and stables
(Kid) Jaw drops a when he sees a paddlewheel boat for the first time.
(Kid) moseys on over to the boarding house
(Kid) mulled over memories of Pa
(Kid) not above praise to get a man to get what he wants.
(Kid) nudged, urged BUCK [2]
(Kid) polite
(Kid) prepares for Ma's "fit" gets ready to duck broom
(Kid) pulled out small wad of bills
(Kid) skirted the town
(Kid) sucked in a great breath [3]
(Kid) Talks to/about his horse (Buck) as a friend. [5]
(Kid) used bribery as a business tactic
(Kid) watched bobber
(Kid) wiped mud from face with red bandana
(Ma) curses, berates, screeches, hits, yells @ Kid. [all in one paragraph] [4]
(Ma) expects Kid to work and give her all his money
(Ma) hits Kid with hoe
(Ma) stomps to house
(Ma) tried to hit Kid with broom; misses
(Ma) advances on him like the Rebel calvery chargin into battle
(Ma) shakes a weathered fist
(Ma) sprints across yard waving a broom
(Sam Murphy, stable owner) asks for money in advance.
(Sam Murphy, stable owner) pushed back his hat off balding head

Character Traits
(Jess:Pa) Ace Poker player trying to pass skill onto son
(Jess:Pa) showed love
(Kid) felt free in Memphis (i.e. away from home and in the company of people.)
(Kid) (Jess:Pa) know nothing will make Ma satisfied (note, not loved)
(Kid) a sense of humor
(Kid) believes in good and righteous signs from God (Pa mentioned it and kid has taken it to heart. It will be the turning point in the story and will be used several times more. [2]
(Kid) counted out money into man's hand
(Kid) cowers from Ma [2]
(Kid) Daydreams or recalls advice from Pa [4]
(Kid) dreams of someday (entering the tournament and taking a ride on the paddleboat) [2]
(Kid) excited about catching a fish
(Kid) heaved contented sigh.
(Kid) Left eye begins to twitch showing stress and nervousness [4]
(Kid) Love for Pa: "I aint got nothing to smile about less Ils with you."
(Kid) not ashamed of nor proud of his injun heritage
(Kid) religious thought about Heaven
(Kid) rubs where he was hit by Ma
(Kid) sheltered, naive (awe of boat)
(Kid) startled by a loud horn
(Kid) tries to placate Ma; shows no anger [4]
(Kid) Wonderful smile that lights up face [4]
(Ma) angry; never happy; berates Kid constantly; [lllll ]
(Ma) Dark Indian eyes that can burn blisters on one's skin just by staring
(Ma) dislikes son: "I curse the day I birthed you."
(Ma) sees son as poor specimen of a man
(Ma) short and fat
(Sam Murphy, stable owner) always has an ear open for business and recommends his sister's boarding house.
(Sam Murphy, stable owner) polite
(Sam Murphy, stable owner) twinkling eyes
(Sam Murphy, stable owner) wiped dirty hands on a leather apron