# Ragged Dick — Ragged Dick character guide

> Ragged Dick in Ragged Dick by Horatio Alger Jr..

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Dick, Dick Whittington, Richard Hunter, Richard

**First appearance:** 0002-ragged-dick

## Who they are

A poor but honest bootblack who rises through hard work and integrity.

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