Pierre Tardivel

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Pierre Tardivel is the protagonist of the novel ‘Frameshift’ by Robert J. Sawyer. He is a geneticist who becomes embroiled in a complex web of deceit, conspiracy, and danger as he discovers a hereditary link to sudden adult death syndrome (SADS). Tardivel’s pursuit of the truth takes him to Rwanda, where he confronts the aftermath of the Tutsi genocide and grapples with ethical dilemmas related to genetic research and human rights. In Canada, his discoveries lead to a legal battle and personal hardships that threaten to unravel his world. Tardivel is depicted as a determined and morally conflicted character, whose professional pursuit of truth and justice leads him into challenging and dangerous situations.

Quotes

[“I’ve dedicated my life to figuring out why SADS strikes. It’s never been simply an academic pursuit. It’s a personal one.”,”The truth is what science is all about. It’s not about ambition and fame and tenure. It’s about trying to understand the way this universe works, no matter how horrible or frightening or distasteful the results of that understanding may be.”,”In Rwanda, I saw them in person. I saw how they’ve been treated. And I prayed to whatever deity might be listening that those horrors end with them.”]

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Appearance

Pierre Tardivel is described as a middle-aged man with a lean build, often wearing casual academic attire. He has a calm and analytical demeanor, with eyes that reflect both deep compassion and intense determination.

Gender

Male

Abilities.

Genetic research, Analytical thinking, Determination

Archetype

Protagonist

Species

Human

Age

Book

Frameshift

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