# Dougald Anson — Short Fiction character guide

> Dougald Anson in Short Fiction by Poul Anderson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dougald, Anson

**First appearance:** 0000-star-ship

## Who they are

A character with a Scottish name, possibly a pilot.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/i)

Returns to Krakenau, fights off attackers, learns of his father's and brother's deaths, and searches for Ellen.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/ii)

Referred to as Anse; a large Terrestrial who wears Khazaki clothing and speaks the language; struggles with his identity and his feelings for Ellen.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/iii)

Voices concern about Ellen's safety and the risks of the plan.

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