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Stand by for Mars! · Character
Billy Houseman
A minor character, possibly a cadet.
minor
Also known as Bill Houseman, Houseman
First appearance: i
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor Cadets and Background Characters
- Cadets and Academy Personnel
- Protagonist
- Senior Officers and Scientists
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because the Geiger counter’s sudden acceleration past the danger mark—from fourtee…
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