The author wrote Blackie as a plausible and realistic character in the story. In the story Blackie shows some realistic traits. He demonstrate them with the issue of the new recruitment to the gang, Trevor. Blackie feels intimidated and threatened by Trevor , “ It only needed a single use of his real name and the gang would be at his heels.” so much he is ready at any chance to take him out. “ He was tempted to say, ‘my dear Trevor, old chap,’ and unleash his hell hounds.” It plausible that a person would want to get rid of the person who is able to get their authority questioned and taken away. “ He thought of going home, of never returning, of letting them all discover the hollowness of T.’s leadership,” here he is showing his petulance side
