Short Fiction · Character
Berman
A character who appears in a supporting capacity.
minor
First appearance: ix
Berman's tie to William Lantry is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A crewmate who is wounded in the Martian obstacle course and carried to safety by Halloway.
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With William Lantry (professional): Berman and Lantry are associates in a business or criminal network, cooperating for mutual gain. With William Lantry (professional): Berman and Lantry are associates in a business or…
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See Berman in ixCharacter Web
22 connectionsA slice of how Berman sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Supporting and historical figures
- Protagonist
- Forceful and commanding figures
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of William Lantry…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- William Lantry
professional · ambivalent
Berman and Lantry are associates in a business or criminal network, cooperating for… How this plays out →
- William Lantry
professional · ambivalent
Berman and Lantry are associates in a business or criminal network, cooperating for… How this plays out →
- William Lantry
professional · ambivalent
Berman and Lantry are associates in a business or criminal network, cooperating for… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Berman in ixIn the story
Berman appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
