Short Fiction · Character
The Lightning-Rod Man
A peddler who tries to sell lightning rods by instilling fear of storms.
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First appearance: The Lightning-Rod Man
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A lean, gloomy figure with dark hair and indigo-ringed eyes, dripping wet and carrying a copper lightning rod.
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With The Narrator (Bartleby) (rivalry): The Lightning-Rod Man aggressively tries to sell his wares to the narrator, creating a tense and adversarial encounter. With The Narrator (Bartleby) (rivalry): The Lightning-Rod…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
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Character groups
- Isolated and Oppressed Figures
- Narrators and Observers
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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rivalry · negative
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