Short Fiction · Character
Mr. Berg
A businessman or official.
minor
Also known as Berg
First appearance: star ship
Mr. Berg's tie to Dr. Lancaster is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A cynical and manipulative security agent who orchestrates Lancaster's recruitment, admitting he tipped off the police to force Lancaster into exile.
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With Dr. Lancaster (professional): Dr. Lancaster and Mr. Berg are colleagues, possibly in a medical or scientific setting. With Dr. Lancaster (professional): Dr. Lancaster and Mr. Berg are colleagues, possibly in a…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Scientists and Martians
- Feudal lords and agents
- Protagonist
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- Setup
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because Donovan reaches an emotional and psychological peak of grim rea…
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- Dr. Lancaster
professional · positive
- Dr. Lancaster
professional · positive
- Dr. Lancaster
professional · positive
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