Short Fiction · Character
Simpson
A minor character in a larger narrative.
minor
First appearance: v
Simpson shows up with force in Rocket Summer. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A tough man mentioned as potentially violent in support of the rocket.
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Relationship types
- Other
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- Diverse supporting and authorial figures
- Forceful and commanding 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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