Perishable Goods · Character
Tester
A character mentioned with some frequency, possibly a role.
minor
First appearance: perishable goods
Tester shows up with force in III: In Touch. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The dog senses unease and wakes the narrator, leading to the discovery of Mansel's grief.
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In III: In Touch: The dog senses unease and wakes the narrator, leading to the discovery of Mansel's grief. Later, in IX: Full Measure:…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Central Intrigue Network
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
Mansel’s fatal wounding and his calm acceptance of death (“Rot… Luck of the battle”) mark the irreversible tur…
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