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George Ord

A survivor who contributes to the group's dynamics and decisions.

minor

Also known as George

First appearance: the survivors

George Ord's tie to Billy Humbolt is one of the pressures that moves The Survivors—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Working late in his workshop-laboratory when Humbolt returns; has built a pilot smelter.
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With Billy Humbolt (friendship): Billy and George are loyal companions, frequently interacting with a sense of solidarity. With Billy Humbolt (friendship): Billy and George are loyal companions, frequently interacting…

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BHBilly HumboltTGThe GernsBBBen BarberRARagnarokVLVincent LakeGOGeorge Ord

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Family and narrative perspectives
  • Core survivors and threats
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point

John Humbolt’s realization that their civilization has “reached and passed the zenith” and that “the inevitabl…

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