# Philip Holland — Short Fiction character guide

> Philip Holland in Short Fiction by Mack Reynolds.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Phil Holland, Holland, Phil

**First appearance:** 0040-iv

## Who they are

A character appearing in the story.

## Relationships

### [Joseph Mauser](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/joseph_mauser)

_friendship_

Joseph and Philip are friends, sharing a supportive and cooperative dynamic.

### [Joseph Mauser](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/joseph_mauser)

_friendship_

Joseph and Philip are friends, sharing a supportive and cooperative dynamic.

### [Joseph Mauser](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/joseph_mauser)

_friendship_

Joseph and Philip are friends, sharing a supportive and cooperative dynamic.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/v)

Engages in conversation about historical cycles and ruling class methods; a member of the Government Category.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/xiv)

Secretary to the Foreign Minister; leads the recruitment and assigns Joe to Budapest.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/xvi)

Mentioned as the one who raised Joe's caste to Upper and sent him on a private mission.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/xxii)

Receives Joe's report, expresses irritation at the mission's exposure, and learns of the Sov-world underground.

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