Short Fiction · Character
Duncan Dempster
A member of the Dempster family.
minor
Also known as Duncan, Dempster
First appearance: a double story
Duncan Dempster shows up with force in An Astonishment. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Astonished and bewildered by the sudden birth of his son; feels pride and a sense of being made game of by nature; begins to dote on the baby and vows to work harder for his heir.
Duncan Dempster first appears in 0000 a double story.
In An Astonishment: Astonished and bewildered by the sudden birth of his son; feels pride and a sense of being made game of by nature; begins to dote on the baby and vows to work harder for his heir.
Later, in III: Another Astonishment: Grapples with suspicion, rage, and a dawning sense of loss after his wife's disappearance.
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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