Short Fiction · Character
Uncle Ben
An older relative with a minor role.
minor
Also known as Ben
First appearance: the hounds of tindalos
Uncle Ben shows up with force in The Calm Man. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Sally's uncle, who teases her about her looks and her prospects of finding a man.
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- Other
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- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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