Jim Leonard
Pony's charismatic but unreliable friend, who often leads him into trouble with his outlandish schemes and exaggerated stories.
Core Belief
"Excitement and adventure are the most important things in life, even if it means bending the truth or taking risks."
Worldview
Jim sees the world as a stage for his own adventures. He is drawn to the exotic and the dangerous, often romanticizing them in his stories. He is less concerned with consequences and more focused on immediate gratification.
Personality
Jim is imaginative and adventurous, but also prone to exaggeration and self-deception. He craves attention and often acts impulsively, without considering the consequences. He is a complex character, capable of both kindness and selfishness.
In Their Own Words
"Oh, burn you, maybe. But it ain't likely but what they'll adopt you"
"You ought to get a blanket and stain your face and hands with walnut juice, and then no one could tell you from the rest of the tribe, and you could go out with them where they're going and hunt buffaloes."
"I've thought of the very thing, Pony Baker."
Discussions with Jim Leonard
Other Characters from The Flight of Pony Baker: A Boy's Town Story
Frank 'Pony' Baker
The story's protagonist, a young boy with a penchant for adventure and a conflicted relationship with his overprotective mother and sometimes-strict father.
Mrs. Lucy Baker
Pony's mother, characterized by her overprotectiveness and anxieties, stemming from the loss of a previous child.
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