Short Science Fiction · Character
Conley
A character with a limited but notable presence.
minor
First appearance: nine men in time
Conley's tie to Mark Renner is one of the pressures that moves Short Science Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Recruits Mark and Penelope for Central, explaining the work system and the use of money there.
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With Mark Renner (professional): Conley is a superior or mission commander to Mark, directing his actions. With Penelope (professional): Conley oversees Penelope as part of the mission, with little warmth. With Mark…
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Relationship types
- Professional
Character groups
- Minor and background characters
- Central human protagonists
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Mark Renner’s flight into the jewelry store marks the emotional and psychological peak because his passive reb…
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- Mark Renner
professional · ambivalent
Conley is a superior or mission commander to Mark, directing his actions. How this plays out →
- Penelope
professional · ambivalent
- Mark Renner
professional · ambivalent
Conley is a superior or mission commander to Mark, directing his actions. How this plays out →
- Penelope
professional · ambivalent
- Penelope
professional · ambivalent
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Conley appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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