Short Fiction · Character
Cross
A character with a symbolic or literal name.
minor
First appearance: i
Cross shows up with force in Rocket Summer. The page is where that presence becomes real.
An old friend from Cal-Tech who advises Stanley to let the rocket fly and guide the outcome.
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7 connectionsA slice of how Cross sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Mysterious and symbolic figures
- Supporting and historical figures
- Pursued and mysterious figures
+2 more in the full Character Web
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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Cross appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
