Short Fiction · Character
Nhoj
A peculiar name suggesting an otherworldly origin.
minor
First appearance: iv
Nhoj's tie to Sim is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Nhoj is Sim's opponent in the sun test; he loses an eye and eventually collapses from exhaustion.
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With Sim (friendship): Nhoj and Sim are close friends, sharing trust and camaraderie in their adventures. With Sim (friendship): Nhoj and…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Alien and otherworldly beings
- Protagonist
- Supporting and historical figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling 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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friendship · positive
Nhoj and Sim are close friends, sharing trust and camaraderie in their adventures. How this plays out →
- Sim
friendship · positive
Nhoj and Sim are close friends, sharing trust and camaraderie in their adventures. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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