Short Fiction · Character
The Barbarian
A character type appearing in the narrative.
minor
First appearance: The Barbarians
The Barbarian shows up with force in The Barbarians. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Hodd Savage, the inland barbarian general; rescues Geoffrey after the battle, leads the escape, and shows pragmatic wisdom.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
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