Short Fiction · Character
Shanklin
A minor character, possibly a soldier or local.
minor
First appearance: the invading asteroid
Shanklin shows up with force in The Devil's Asteroid. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Exile who claims to be chief; arrested by Varina's orders.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Allies and Aliens
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the protagonist’s psychological and emotional peak of self-discov…
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