Short Fiction · Character
Father Briton
A priest or religious figure in the narrative.
minor
Also known as Father
First appearance: the six fingers of time
Father Briton's tie to Texas Manuel is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Jesuit linguist who attempts to communicate with Ha-Adamah and suggests a game of checkers to test his intellect.
Father Briton first appears in 0000 the six fingers of time.
With Texas Manuel (social): Father Briton is a priest who occasionally counsels Texas Manuel, their relationship a mix of spiritual guidance and wary respect for each other's worlds. With Texas Manuel (social): Father Briton is a priest who occasionally counsels Texas Manuel, their relationship a mix of spiritual guidance and wary respect for each other's worlds.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Biblical and authority figures
- Central narrative characters
- Large ensemble of minor roles
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Texas Manuel
social · positive
Father Briton is a priest who occasionally counsels Texas Manuel, their relationship a… How this plays out →
- Texas Manuel
social · positive
Father Briton is a priest who occasionally counsels Texas Manuel, their relationship a… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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Chapter companion notes
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