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The Black Star Passes · Character

Forsyth

A scientist involved in the project's early stages.

minor

Also known as Dr. Forsyth

First appearance: i

Forsyth's tie to Robert Arcot is one of the pressures that moves The Black Star Passes—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Robert Arcot (professional): Forsyth interacts with Arcot in a professional setting, possibly as a fellow scientist or engineer. With Robert Arcot (professional): Forsyth interacts with Arcot in a professional…

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Relationship types

  • Professional

Character groups

  • Supporting expedition members
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Arcot reaches an emotional low of despair and hopelessness, believing the Kaxorian fleet will attack Earth wit…

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