The Word for World is Forest

by

Ursula K. Le Guin

Post Character Analysis

Post is a logging-crew foreman working at New Java Camp and remains loyal to Don Davidson after Davidson takes over New Java. Post doesn’t openly question Davidson as much as Aabi, Davidson’s other right-hand man, does. However, after Athsheans attack New Java and Aabi, Post, and Davidson are in a helicopter together, Post agrees with Aabi that the three of them should return to Central. Davidson knocks Post out with his gun in retaliation for ganging up on him, and Post likely dies when the helicopter crashes.
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Post Character Timeline in The Word for World is Forest

The timeline below shows where the character Post appears in The Word for World is Forest. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter Seven
Violence, War, and Colonization Theme Icon
...weeks later, the men start to get antsy. Davidson tells Aabi, Temba, and another guy, Post, about his plan to liberate the hoppers. Aabi wonders how they’ll get fuel, since they’re... (full context)
Violence, War, and Colonization Theme Icon
Gender and Masculinity Theme Icon
...his mom—or maybe that was a dream. Davidson makes it to the hopper, along with Post and Aabi. (full context)
Violence, War, and Colonization Theme Icon
Davidson asks where Temba is, and Post says that he’s dead. Aabi wants to pilot the hopper, so Davidson lets him, but... (full context)