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Conrad Barnabas
A blunt biologist who insists the Life Force can stretch human existence to three centuries, and who would rather argue the point than make small talk.
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Also known as Conrad, Dr. Conrad Barnabas, Dr. Barnabas, Conrad Rising, Conrad Beaten, Conrad Impatiently, Conrad Why, Conrad God, Conrad Pshaw, Conrad To Savvy, Conrad Aha, the great Conrad Barnabas, the Conrad
First appearance: part ii the gospel of the brothers barnabas
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Conrad Barnabas is the tweed-clad, low-toned brother whose biological convictions collide with his brother Franklyn's clerical eloquence. He sends Savvy his latest book only to learn she has left every page uncut, a…
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- Family
- Rivalry
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Character groups
- Barnabas Circle
- Protagonist
- Archetypes and Guides
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Climax.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Franklyn Barnabas
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- Burge
rivalry · negative
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See Conrad Barnabas in part ii the gospel of the brothers barnabas