This hideous being is the direct opponent of Ransom, who leads a similar force in opposition to the N.I.C.E. to the abolition of man as a grotesque director. His importance, though, is much greater his head becomes the host for, it seems, Satan himself, leading the N.I.C.E. AlcasanĪlcasan is a French scientist who was guillotined at the beginning of the novel.

He is driven and enthusiastic, but as in Out of the Silent Planet, he still seems to be motivated by profit more than idealism. Lord FeverstoneĪlso known as Dick Devine, Lord Feverstone is an important figure in the N.I.C.E. He has embraced his Maleldil-given mission to take the fight to the forces of darkness on Earth, serving as the primary Christ-figure of the novel. Ransom has now become the Director of St. The protagonist of the first two novels, Dr. She has the ability to see visions of actual events, and, after a while, accepts her role in the fight against the evils of the N.I.C.E. Mark's wife, Jane is nominally writing a thesis on Donne, but in reality she is more preoccupied with the drabness of everyday life. is evil, showing that his moral compass outweighs his social ambition. He comes to realize, however, that the N.I.C.E. Written by people who wish to remain anonymousĪ young sociologist at Bracton College in Edgestow, Mark is an insecure, worldly man with a strong desire to be part of an inner circle. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.

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