Short Fiction · Character
Commander Benson
A commander with authority in the story.
minor
Also known as Benson, The Commander, Morgan Commander Benson
First appearance: the secret of kralitz
Commander Benson shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Expedition commander who opposes the Black Forest venture; knocked out by Garth.
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Character groups
- Authority Figures and Aliens
- Protagonist
- Earth and Alien Characters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because Stuart reaches an emotional and psychological peak where his inexp…
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