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The 11:59 by Patricia McKissack
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The story begins with Lester, a retired Pullman Porter, telling stories of his past with his fellow porters. When leaving the porter house, he hears a train whistle, and recognizes it as the fabled 11:59, which means he must hide from the train, or die.
The 11:59 by Patricia McKissack
Characters
Flat Characters: Daddy Joe- A local hero, "To the men... Daddy Joe is no less a hero than Paul Bunyon to the luberjacks,"-page 20.
Tip- A good friend of Lester that recently died of the 11:59.
Round Characters: Lester- A retired
Pullman Porter who spends his time telling stories of his past at a porter house on Compton Avenue.
The 11:59- A mysterious, shadowy, metaphorical death that brings doom to the Pullman Porters nearing their later life.