Motorcycle Boy

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Motorcycle Boy is a mysterious, charismatic former gang leader in S. E. Hinton’s novel "Rumble Fish," known for his aloof demeanor and profound influence on his younger brother, Rusty James.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
literary character
appearsIn Rumble Fish NERFINISHED
associatedWith street gangs
characterTrait aloof
charismatic
introspective
mysterious
countryOfOriginOfWork United States of America
surface form: United States
creator S. E. Hinton NERFINISHED
describedAs color-blind in the novel
detached from gang life
legendary among local youths
firstAppearance novel Rumble Fish NERFINISHED
hasSibling Rusty James NERFINISHED
hasThemeConnection alienation
brotherhood
coming of age
identity
violence
influences Rusty James NERFINISHED
languageOfWork English
medium novel
notableFor profound influence on Rusty James
roleInWork Rusty James’s older brother
former gang leader
settingOfActivity unnamed American town in Rumble Fish

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Rusty James hasSibling Motorcycle Boy
Rusty James admires Motorcycle Boy