An Antarctic Mystery · Character
Ned Holt
Brother of Martin Holt, died on the Grampus.
minor
Also known as Ned, Holt, Ned Holt of the Grampus
First appearance: vi an ocean waif
Ned Holt's tie to Dirk Peters is one of the pressures that moves An Antarctic Mystery—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Ned Holt first appears in 0005 vi an ocean waif.
With Dirk Peters (friendship): Peters and Ned Holt are shipmates who work together and share a bond of survival in harsh conditions. With Dirk Peters (friendship): Peters and Ned Holt are shipmates who work together and share a bond of survival in harsh conditions.
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Character Web
16 connectionsA slice of how Ned Holt sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Poe's original characters
- Protagonist
- Halbrane crew and allies
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the crew’s long-sought cry of “Land” simultaneously ignites d…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Dirk Peters
friendship · positive
Peters and Ned Holt are shipmates who work together and share a bond of survival in harsh… How this plays out →
- Dirk Peters
friendship · positive
Peters and Ned Holt are shipmates who work together and share a bond of survival in harsh… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Ned Holt in vi an ocean waif