Grizzly Falls

A rugged hunter who initially seems hard-edged but learns to become a protective, caring father. He is determined to rescue his son and confront danger head-on, growing from a fearless provider into a thoughtful guardian. His journey is as much about personal responsibility as it is about surviving the wilderness.

The aging narrator who reflects on his youth and the lessons learned from his bear-encounter-filled past. His memory anchors the storytelling, offering wisdom and a sense of nostalgia for a transformative adventure. He provides context and emotional depth to the events.

The mother bear who abducts and then cares for Harry, forming an unlikely maternal bond. Fierce when protecting her cubs, she also shows tenderness by feeding and guarding the boy. Her relationship with Harry evolves from fear to affection.

A seasoned Native Canadian tracker with Scottish roots who guides the hunting party. Loyal and capable, he aids Tyrone and Harry in the perilous journey, bridging cultures in the wilderness.

The pre-teen son of Tyrone who experiences fear, wonder, and resilience during the bear-hunting expedition. His encounter with Mizzy and the dangers of Grizzly Falls propel his coming-of-age arc.

A hunter who travels with the group, part of the camp that chases after the cubs. He embodies the opportunistic frontier hunter dynamic and participates in the tense siege on the saloon camp.

A rowdy hunter who joins the expedition with dogs and guns. He and the others pursue the cubs, but the harsh realities of the frontier cut their venture short.

Harry's mother, left behind as his father travels abroad. Her absence and eventual return frame the domestic stakes of the boy’s journey and the longing for home.

A house master or authority figure encountered in Harry's life off the main adventure; contributes to the pre-teen boarding school context and the education that shapes his character.