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Uncle Roderick

Relative of the Anthony family, mentioned in passing.

minor

Also known as Roderick, The mild Uncle Roderick

First appearance: part ii the knight

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CPCharles PowellFDFlora de BarralCACaptain AnthonyCACarleon AnthonyMFMrs. FyneURUncle Roderick

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  • Narrative frame and family echoes
  • Flora's orbit and ship crew
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Closing

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See Uncle Roderick in part ii the knight