Cities of the Plain
Who is The Shoeshine Boy from Cities of the Plain and what is their importance?
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The Shoeshine boy's appearance is a moment a comic relief. John Grady meets him while on his way to visit Magdalena, and the young boy comically taunts Grady into getting his shoes shined.
Cities of the Plain