Character guide

Me

major

Also known as I, you, myself

The narrator and focal character, a young Omaha boy at the mission school.

Brush

major

Also known as II Brush, Warren, V Warren Brush

A lively Omaha boy and close friend of the narrator at the mission school.

Graybeard

supporting

Also known as Addressing Graybeard

An elder or teacher figure respected by the Omaha boys at the mission.

Lester

supporting

Also known as VI Lester

One of the Omaha boys, a member of the group at the mission school.

Edwin M. Stanton

supporting

Also known as Edwin, Edwin Stanton

A historical figure referenced as a teacher or authority at the mission.

William T. Sherman

supporting

Also known as IX William T. Sherman, William, Sherman

A historical general who appears as a character or is discussed by the boys.

Jim

supporting

An Omaha boy and friend of the narrator at the mission school.

Alexander

supporting

Also known as Aleck

An Omaha boy, part of the group of students at the mission.

Frank La Flesche

supporting

Also known as Francis La Flesche

An Omaha boy, possibly the author's stand-in or a real student at the mission.

Joseph

supporting

Also known as XV Joe, Joe

An Omaha boy, often called Joe, a friend at the mission school.

Gid

supporting

An Omaha boy and companion of the narrator at the mission.

Little Bob

supporting

Also known as Bob

A younger Omaha boy at the mission school, often called Little Bob.

Gideon

minor

An Omaha boy, possibly a variant of Gid or a separate character.

Joel

supporting

Also known as the Big Seven, the Seven, Joel of the Big Seven

Leader of the Big Seven, a group of older Omaha boys at the mission.

Abraham Lincoln

minor

Also known as Abraham

The U.S. president, referenced or appearing as a historical figure in the narrative.

Rosalie

minor

Also known as little Rosalie

A young girl, possibly a relative or acquaintance of the Omaha boys.

Little Tail

minor

An Omaha boy, likely a younger student at the mission.

George Washington

minor

Also known as General George Washington, George

The first U.S. president, mentioned as a historical figure by the boys.

Adam

minor

A biblical figure referenced in the mission's teachings.

Ulysses S. Grant

minor

Also known as Ulysses Grant, Ulysses

A Union general and later president, mentioned in the boys' discussions.

Isaac

minor

Also known as little Isaac

A young Omaha boy at the mission school.

Poor William

minor

Also known as William

An Omaha boy, possibly a friend who faces hardship.

Poor Joe

minor

Also known as Joseph

An Omaha boy, possibly distinct from Joe, who is pitied by others.

Philip Sheridan

minor

Also known as Phil Sheridan, Sheridan

A Union general mentioned in the context of the Civil War.

Peter

minor

A biblical figure or possibly a minor character at the mission.

Robert Brown

minor

Also known as Robert

A person mentioned, possibly a teacher or outsider at the mission.

Andrew Johnson

minor

A U.S. president referenced in the historical context of the book.

Laura

minor

A girl mentioned, possibly a relative or acquaintance of the boys.

Ga-imʻ-ba-zhe

minor

Also known as Ga

An Omaha person, possibly a tribal member or elder referenced.

Eve

minor

A biblical figure mentioned in the mission's religious instruction.

Job

minor

A biblical figure referenced in the context of suffering and patience.