# The Explorer — Short Science Fiction character guide

> The Explorer in Short Science Fiction by Isaac Asimov.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-the-magnificent-possession

## Who they are

A symbolic or actual explorer character in the story.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/iii)

Narrates the crash and captivity; reflects on the dangers of the planet and the aliens' behavior.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/xiii)

Preparing for a lonely return trip with a damaged ship and the burden of control.

### [Everest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_se/chapters/everest)

The narrator and head of Planetary Survey who authorizes the Everest mission, feels guilt for leaving Jimmy alone, and interviews him in the hospital to learn the truth about the creatures.

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