# Mr. Grunfeld — Short Fiction character guide

> Mr. Grunfeld in Short Fiction by Fritz Leiber.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Grunfeld

**First appearance:** 0022-pipe-dream

## Who they are

A supporting character in business or social contexts.

## In the story

### [Pipe Dream](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_19_se/chapters/pipe-dream)

Mentioned as a neighbor who told Simon about the house's history.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_19_se/chapters/i)

The point-of-view character; a young spaceman tracking an occulted star and monitoring the ship's conditions.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_19_se/chapters/ii)

Grunfeld is the focal point of the chapter, contemplating the fleet's dire situation and the risky plan to use Uranus's atmosphere for braking.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_19_se/chapters/iii)

Crew member who spots the Enemy's green flares near Uranus and alerts the captain.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_19_se/chapters/iv)

Experiences fear and revolt as the pressure suit closes; observes the deceleration and aftermath, discovering the captain's death.

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