| A | B |
|---|
| Bob | Sees Shane as a rolemodel. The son of Joe and Marian. (First name) |
| Joe | Is mad because the stump is the one blemish on his land. (First name) |
| Marian | Her pie is like the stump to the men (First name) |
| Shane | A foreboding stranger who stays with the Starretts for a while. |
| Ledyard | A trader who tries to rip off Mr. Starrett. |
| Fletcher | The Starretts' neighbor. |
| stump | Symbolizes a blemish or obstacle to Mr. Starrett. |
| Jack Schaefer | The author of Shane. |
| Wyoming | The state in which the story takes place. |
