Short Fiction · Character
Barnaby
A character in a story of a strange treasure.
minor
First appearance: the lost inheritance
Barnaby shows up with force in The Obliterated Man. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The editor of the Fiery Cross who forcefully appoints Cummins as Dramatic Critic.
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- Other
Character groups
- Diverse strange tales
- Protagonist
- Love and strange wishes
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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