Short Fiction · Character
Richard
A character with a grandiose title, possibly a ruler or leader.
minor
Also known as Richard the Great, the Great One
First appearance: the hounds of tindalos
Richard shows up with force in I: Out in Space. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The narrator and Joan's husband, a cautious and sobering influence who worries about the dangers of Jupiter.
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In I: Out in Space: The narrator and Joan's husband, a cautious and sobering influence who worries about the dangers of Jupiter. Later, in II: Through the Cloud Blanket: Pilot of the vessel; grimly navigates the…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended ensemble and cameos
- Military and romantic leads
- Core romantic subplot
- Mystery and investigation group
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because Sally reaches her psychological peak of self-assurance and romantic antici…
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See Richard in the hounds of tindalos