Cameron family brother who fights alongside Ben in the Civil War.
A worker at Jenkins Mill who becomes involved in crime after the strike and poverty. After marriage, he tries to reform but is framed for theft and later sentenced to the gallows.
An American living in a French village who falls in love with the Girl. Despite his nationality, he chooses to fight alongside the French. He is severely wounded, rescued by the Red Cross, and later returns disguised as a German officer to rescue the Girl, culminating in a tense standoff with enemy forces.
Jimmie is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hilton, whose family takes in Nellie when she returns to the community as an orphan. He becomes Nellie's sweetheart and rushes to the farmhouse to rescue her from the Scrubbles, arriving in time to prevent further harm. The discovery of oil on his family's property later brings the Hiltons wealth.
John L. Logan Jr is the son of John L. Logan Sr and Mrs. Logan, and Jennie Timberlake's sweetheart. Though he initially agrees to stay at home, he leaves for New York in search of wealth. He returns seven years later as a wealthy man, survives his father's mistaken attempt to kill him, and reunites with Jennie; they marry.
The Young Father travels with Melissa and their newborn baby. During the Native American attack on the settlement, he becomes separated from the baby, leaving Melissa distraught and the infant endangered. The child's disappearance and eventual recovery through Sally's actions form an important part of his family's role in the crisis.
The younger son of Edward and Mrs. Grey and Ralph's brother. He initially tries to evade the military draft so he can maintain his relationship with Cutie Beautiful, a cabaret performer. After being drafted and trained, he serves alongside Ralph and rescues his brother and the patrol from a shell hole behind enemy lines.
Richard, the eldest son of the Old Soldier, is the story's central action character. Despite his father's strict orders, he visits his girlfriend; after discovering the Sioux raid, he warns her family, brings her to his own family's cabin, and rides away for help. He fights off pursuers and returns with cavalry reinforcements.
The Grocery Boy is involved in a lighter courtship subplot with The Maid. Their romance provides a contrast to the troubled relationship between The Nephew and The Sweetheart, whose separation is imposed by The Uncle. The plot summary does not describe further actions by the Grocery Boy.
A boy in the story's school setting, among the children who tease Nora and make her feel unwelcome. The plot also mentions boys teasing her pet sheep, but does not identify this character individually or specify which incident he is involved in. He is one of the children whose treatment contributes to Nora's distress.
Jimmie is a troubled small-town youth who repeatedly gets into trouble with pranks. After his father beats him, he runs away and becomes involved with a gang of thieves, serving time in jail. Though he loves Mary, he initially turns to Ruth. When the gang targets his hometown bank, Jimmie tries to stop the robbery, is wrongly suspected, and later captures the real perpetrator, earning his family's forgiveness.
Jimmie is Ann's neighbour and the young man she becomes smitten with after the Knapps adopt her. He courts Ann, and she worries that her apparent involvement in Bill Higgins's supposed death will prevent Jimmie from marrying her. When Bill returns alive, Jimmie and Ann marry, seemingly bringing Ann's feared curse to an end.
Robert Harron has 158 screen credits in a career dating back to 1908. Their work is anchored in the The Life of a Nation Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages, The Greatest Question, The Mother and the Law. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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