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Bass Reeves Character Analysis

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Bass Reeves, a former slave and retired legendary U.S. Marshal, must find a stolen train transporting Army weapons stolen by a former nemesis. BRIEF SYNOPSIS Bass Reeves, was once an African-American slave. He overcame adversity to become a legendary deputy US Marshal. He’s invincible. When a former nemesis Dempewolf is released from prison, he vows revenge against Bass. Dempewolf and his crew engage in a crime spree, killing numerous people, including children. They steal a train that contains Army Weapons and the government wants it back before they are sold. Bass is approached to head the crime unit with the goal of tracking down Dempewolf and the stolen train. Dempewolf’s lover, Lauralee, gets a job as an assistant in the crime unit …show more content…

One wants to see the cat and mouse game between Bass and Dempewolf. Lauralee is a clever, seductive, and cunning woman. She’s smarter than Dempewolf and, as stated, in the second act she overshadows him. The dialogue is consistent with the culture, and moreover, the voices are consistent for each character. However, the script relies on too much dialogue which slows the pace. The tension is best in the first act, especially in the opening scene when Bass saves the mother and daughter. Then when they try to trap Lauralee, the tension is felt. Certainly, when Bass is captured, there’s compelling tension. However, the tension can be stronger if there’s more of a ticking clock, more action, and less scenes that rely on dialogue. There are small formatting errors. Only CAP the name when a character is first introduced. Clarify if Emiliano is also Miliano. One wonders if Bass should meet Miliano in the first act for the pay off in the climax. Remember to show and not explain or tell. In summary, there’s no doubt that a story about Bass Reeves should be told. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: Reconsider the first scene. Enhance the pace. Rework the second act. Lauralee

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