Ermoke Character Analysis in Lonesome Dove

Ermoke is a member of Blue Duck’s criminal gang. A member of the Kiowa nation, he is the leader among the other Indigenous men. When Blue Duck gives the Kiowa men a half-share of Lorena, Ermoke rapes her repeatedly. He dies when he and the others try to ambush Augustus McCrae.

Ermoke Character Timeline in Lonesome Dove

The timeline below shows where the character Ermoke appears in Lonesome Dove. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

...of them ride until a little after sunset, when Blue Duck abruptly stops and tells Ermoke—the leader of the band—to “have a taste.” He and his companions take Lorena down from... (full context)

Lorena refuses to say anything to any of Blue Duck’s men. In addition to Ermoke and his men, Blue Duck’s gang includes two white men called Monkey John and Dog... (full context)

One day, Lorena watches Ermoke and his companions drive a wounded cow into camp. They cut open her belly, pull... (full context)

...blanket, dying a slow and painful death thanks to the bullet he took from July. Ermoke is dead, too. Blue Duck is furious. He tells the three remaining Kiowa crewmembers that... (full context)