# You Can’t Win — Character guide

> Key figures in You Can’t Win by Jack Black.

- [George](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/george.md): A central figure and narrator's close associate in the criminal underworld.
- [Julia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/julia.md): A significant female character involved with the narrator and George.
- [Sanc](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/sanc.md): A key figure in the hobo and criminal milieu, often traveling with the narrator.
- [Smiler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/smiler.md): A memorable character known for his perpetual grin and criminal exploits.
- [Mary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/mary.md): A tough, resourceful woman in the underworld, often called Salt Chunk Mary.
- [Johnnie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/johnnie.md): A fellow traveler and criminal, known as Soldier Johnnie.
- [Irish Annie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/irish_annie.md): A female character in the criminal underworld, often associated with the narrator.
- [Jack Black](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/jack_black.md): A notorious criminal and safe-cracker, a significant figure in the narrative.
- [Shorty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/shorty.md): A short-statured but notable character in the hobo and criminal world.
- [Swede Pete](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/swede_pete.md): A large, intimidating figure among the criminal fraternity.
- [Cy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/cy.md): A recurring character in the narrator's travels and criminal activities.
- [Father Caraher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/father_caraher.md): A priest who interacts with the narrator and other characters.
- [Gold Tooth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/gold_tooth.md): A criminal identified by his distinctive gold tooth.
- [Mr. Older](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/mr_older.md): A newspaperman and reformer who interacts with the narrator.
- [Bat Masterson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/bat_masterson.md): Famous lawman and gambler who appears as a character in the narrative.
- [Thomas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/thomas.md): A political figure and saloonkeeper in the underworld.
- [Miss Kate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/miss_kate.md): A woman of some standing in the criminal social circles.
- [Miss Mary Howard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/miss_mary_howard.md): A woman associated with the narrator's world.
- [Richard Murphy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/richard_murphy.md): A character involved in the criminal justice system.
- [John Corbett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/john_corbett.md): A boxer and figure in the sporting underworld.
- [Cochrane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/cochrane.md): A character encountered during the narrator's travels.
- [Tex](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/tex.md): A cowboy-type character in the criminal milieu.
- [Madam Kate Singleton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/madam_kate_singleton.md): A madam and influential figure in the underworld.
- [Finnerty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/finnerty.md): A character involved in criminal activities.
- [John L. Sullivan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/john_l_sullivan.md): Famous heavyweight boxer who appears in the narrative.
- [Judge Powers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/judge_powers.md): A judge who presides over cases involving the narrator.
- [Captain Murphy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/captain_murphy.md): A police captain in the narrator's city.
- [Mr. Burr](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/mr_burr.md): A lawyer or official encountered by the narrator.
- [Frank Reade](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/frank_reade.md): A character known for his criminal exploits.
- [Blacky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/blacky.md): A criminal known as Montana Blacky, who goes mad.
- [Judge Frank H. Dunne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/judge_frank_h_dunne.md): A judge who appears in the narrator's legal troubles.
- [Spokane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/spokane.md): A woman known as Mrs. Spokane in the narrative.
- [Chew Chee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/chew_chee.md): A Chinese character encountered in the underworld.
- [Ostler Joe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/ostler_joe.md): A character known as Ostler Joe, a stable hand.
- [Sam Newburgh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/sam_newburgh.md): A character involved in criminal activities.
- [Dr. Hall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/dr_hall.md): A doctor who treats characters in the narrative.
- [Jeff Carr](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/jeff_carr.md): A dangerous criminal known as the murderous Carr.
- [Eddie Graney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/eddie_graney.md): A boxer or figure in the sporting world.
- [Long John Silver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/long_john_silver.md): A reference to the literary pirate, appearing as a nickname.
- [Abe Ruef](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/abe_ruef.md): A corrupt political figure mentioned in the narrative.
- [Frank James](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/frank_james.md): The famous outlaw, appearing as a historical figure in the story.
- [Lord Aberdeen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/lord_aberdeen.md): A British nobleman mentioned in passing.
- [Dirty Dick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/dirty_dick.md): A character known by the epithet Dirty Dick.
- [Jesse James](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/jesse_james.md): The famous outlaw, referenced in the narrative.
- [William A. Pinkerton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/william_a_pinkerton.md): The late detective agency head, mentioned in the story.
- [Old Captain Lees](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/old_captain_lees.md): An old sea captain encountered in the narrative.
- [Bob Ford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/you_can_t_win_se/characters/bob_ford.md): The man who killed Jesse James, mentioned in the story.

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