The Skylark of Space · Character
Marc DuQuesne
A cold, calculating rival scientist who steals the drive and the girl, then discovers that even his ruthless mind is no match for deep space.
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Also known as Dr. Marc DuQuesne, DuQuesne, Doctor DuQuesne, Doctor, Marc C. DuQuesne, Dr. Marc C. DuQuesne, Dr. DuQuesne, Karfedix DuQuesne, the Karfedix DuQuesne, the Karfedix
First appearance: i the occurrence of the impossible
As a major figure in The Skylark of Space, Marc DuQuesne is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
DuQuesne learns of Seaton's discovery and immediately plans to steal it for the World Steel Corporation, negotiating a high price for his expertise.
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With Richard Seaton (rivalry): Marc DuQuesne is Richard's primary antagonist, a brilliant and ruthless rival in both science and personal ambition. With Dorothy Vaneman (rivalry): Dorothy and Marc are adversaries, with…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Earth-based human characters
- Minor Earth and alien characters
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Richard Seaton
rivalry · negative
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- Dorothy Vaneman
rivalry · negative
- Perkins
professional · negative
- Brookings
professional · negative
- Martin Crane
rivalry · negative
- Margaret Spencer
rivalry · negative
- Prescott
professional · negative
- Richard Seaton
rivalry · negative
Marc DuQuesne is Richard's primary antagonist, a brilliant and ruthless rival in both… How this plays out →
- Dorothy Vaneman
rivalry · negative
- Richard Seaton
rivalry · negative
Marc DuQuesne is Richard's primary antagonist, a brilliant and ruthless rival in both… How this plays out →
- Perkins
professional · negative
- Brookings
professional · negative
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Marc DuQuesne appears across 16 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Steel Becomes Interested
- Steel Liberates Energy—Unexpectedly
- V: Direct Action
- VI: The Object-Compass at Work
- VII: The Trial Voyage
- VIII: Indirect Action
- IX: Lost in Space
- X: The Rescue
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