From the Earth to the Moon · Character

Bilsby

Gun Club member known for his fashionable attire.

minor

Also known as dandy Bilsby

First appearance: The Gun Club

Bilsby's tie to J. T. Maston is one of the pressures that moves From the Earth to the Moon—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Dandy member who lost arms; nostalgically recalls the excitement of war.

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Bilsby first appears in 0000 the gun club.

With J. T. Maston (friendship): Bilsby and Maston are friends and fellow Gun Club members, sharing excitement for the moon project. With J. T. Maston (friendship): Bilsby and Maston are friends and fellow Gun Club members, sharing excitement for the moon project.

In The Gun Club: Dandy member who lost arms; nostalgically recalls the excitement of war.

Later, in Effect of President Barbicane's Communication: Member of the Gun Club; part of the group that carries Barbicane in triumph.

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Character Web

5 connections

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Relationship types

Friendship
Other

Character groups

Gun Club members and cannon
Projectile passengers and supporters

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

J. T. Maston
friendship · positive
Bilsby and Maston are friends and fellow Gun Club members, sharing excitement for the… How this plays out →
J. T. Maston
friendship · positive
Bilsby and Maston are friends and fellow Gun Club members, sharing excitement for the… How this plays out →

Relationship notes

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Chapter companion notes

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