# Laughing Boy — Character guide

> Key figures in Laughing Boy by Oliver La Farge.

- [Laughing Boy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/laughing_boy.md): A young Navajo man, gentle and skilled in silverwork, who marries Slim Girl and struggles between tradition and change.
- [Slim Girl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/slim_girl.md): A Navajo woman educated in white schools, caught between two worlds, who becomes Laughing Boy's wife.
- [Yellow Singer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/yellow_singer.md): A traditional Navajo medicine man and singer who performs ceremonies and advises Laughing Boy.
- [Red Man](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/red_man.md): A Navajo man, friend and rival to Laughing Boy, involved in tribal affairs.
- [Narrow Nose](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/narrow_nose.md): A Navajo character, part of Laughing Boy's community and social circle.
- [Wounded Face](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/wounded_face.md): An older Navajo man, respected elder in the tribe.
- [Dawn Boy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/dawn_boy.md): A Navajo character, possibly a ceremonial figure or acquaintance of Laughing Boy.
- [Jesting Squaw](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/jesting_squaw.md): A Navajo woman known for her humor and sharp tongue in the community.
- [Grandfather](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/grandfather.md): An elderly Navajo man, possibly Laughing Boy's grandfather or a village elder.
- [Twice Brave](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/twice_brave.md): A Navajo warrior or notable figure in the community.
- [Blunt Nose](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/blunt_nose.md): A Navajo man, part of the tribal social fabric.
- [Yellow Mustache](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/yellow_mustache.md): A Navajo man, possibly a trader or community member.
- [Mountain Singer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/mountain_singer.md): A Navajo singer and ceremonial practitioner.
- [Bay Horse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/bay_horse.md): A Navajo man, possibly a horse owner or rider.
- [Ahalani](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/ahalami.md): A Navajo character, possibly a friend or relative of Laughing Boy.
- [Oljeto](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/oljeto.md): A Navajo man, possibly a trader or guide.
- [Big Tall Man](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/big_tall_man.md): A physically imposing Navajo man in the community.
- [Tsé Lani](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/tse_lani.md): A Navajo character, possibly a medicine man or elder.
- [Tall Hunter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/tall_hunter.md): A Navajo hunter and provider for the community.
- [Tall Old One](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/tall_old_one.md): An elderly Navajo man, likely a respected elder.
- [Chiziai](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/chiziai.md): A Navajo woman, possibly a friend of Slim Girl.
- [Washindon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/washindon.md): A Navajo man, possibly a trader or traveler to Washington.
- [Slender Hair](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/slender_hair.md): A Navajo woman, possibly a relative of Slim Girl.
- [Man Hammer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/man_hammer.md): A Navajo man, possibly a silversmith or laborer.
- [Natinesthani](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/natinesthani.md): A Navajo character, possibly a medicine man.
- [Half Man](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/half_man.md): A Navajo man, possibly a mixed-race character.
- [Straight Fingers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/straight_fingers.md): A Navajo man, possibly a craftsman or hunter.
- [Lily](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/lily.md): A white woman, possibly a teacher or missionary.
- [George Hartshorn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/george_hartshorn.md): A white trader or government agent interacting with Navajo.
- [Mr. Waters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/mr_waters.md): A white man, possibly a trader or official.
- [Tlakai](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/tlakai.md): A Navajo man, possibly a relative of Laughing Boy.
- [Reared](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/laughing_boy_se/characters/reared.md): A Navajo character, possibly a young man or warrior.

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