Aspects of the Novel · Character
H. G. Wells
Science fiction writer and critic, referenced for his views on character and society.
minor
Also known as Wells
First appearance: i introductory
H. G. Wells's tie to Henry James is one of the pressures that moves Aspects of the Novel—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
H. G. Wells first appears in 0003 i introductory.
With Henry James (rivalry): H.G. Wells and Henry James had a famous literary rivalry over the nature and purpose of the novel. With Henry James (rivalry): H.G. Wells and Henry James had a famous literary rivalry over the nature and purpose of the novel.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse characters and narrative theory
- Character transformation and flatness
- Flat characters and authorial technique
- Protagonist
- Pattern and rhythm in fiction
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Henry James
rivalry · negative
- Henry James
rivalry · negative
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See H. G. Wells in i introductory