The War of the Worlds · Character

Stent

The Astronomer Royal who leads the delegation to the first cylinder and is killed.

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Stent, an astronomer, is part of the delegation to the cylinder and is killed by the Martians.

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With Henderson (professional): Henderson and Stent collaborate as part of the scientific and journalistic response to the Martian landing. With The Martians (rivalry): Stent, as a scientist, attempts to communicate with…

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Character groups

Early victims of invasion
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Escalation
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Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Henderson
professional · positive
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The Martians
rivalry · negative

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The War of the Worlds
Stent, an astronomer, is part of the delegation to the cylinder and is killed by the Martians.
Book I: The Coming of the Martians
Stent is present at the cylinder site and is killed by the Heat-Ray.
On Horsell Common
The Astronomer Royal, standing on the cylinder and giving directions to the workmen.
IV: The Cylinder Opens
Heard shouting 'Keep back!' and is seen running from the pit.
V: The Heat-Ray
Part of the deputation approaching the Martians with a white flag; presumed killed by the heat-ray.
VI: The Heat-Ray in the Chobham Road
Instructs police to keep the crowd back; leads the deputation and dies.
Friday Night
Mentioned as one whose relations might be affected by the events.
IX: The Fighting Begins
Mentioned as among the dead on the common.

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