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old Nettla

An elderly doe who shares wisdom about the forest and its dangers.

minor

Also known as Nettla, Old Nettla

First appearance: i

old Nettla's tie to Gobo is one of the pressures that moves Bambi—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Old Nettla provides entertainment and sharp commentary, dismissing Marena's hopeful talk and insisting that 'He' is always dangerous.
In the storyThe Harsh Turn of SeasonsOpen this moment free

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With Gobo (social): Gobo interacts with old Nettla as a fellow deer in the forest, though not closely. With Gobo (social): Gobo interacts…

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Character Web

8 connections

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Relationship types

  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

  • Forest community members

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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old Nettla appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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