# the squirrel — Bambi character guide

> the squirrel in Bambi by Felix Salten.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A chatty and observant squirrel who comments on forest events.

## Relationships

### [Bambi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bambi_se/characters/bambi)

_friendship_

The squirrel is a playful and energetic friend who interacts with Bambi in the forest.

### [Bambi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bambi_se/characters/bambi)

_friendship_

The squirrel is a playful and energetic friend who interacts with Bambi in the forest.

### [Bambi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bambi_se/characters/bambi)

_friendship_

The squirrel is a playful and energetic friend who interacts with Bambi in the forest.

## In the story

### [Bambi is Born](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bambi_se/chapters/i)

Mentioned indirectly as part of the forest's chorus of voices; not directly interacting.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bambi_se/chapters/v)

Greets Bambi and his mother after the storm, chattering about the weather.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bambi_se/chapters/vii)

Chatters excitedly about witnessing the event and trying to warn the Prince.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bambi_se/chapters/xi)

The squirrel observes Bambi, compliments his antlers, and recounts his family history, including the deaths of his grandmother and father.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bambi_se/chapters/xvi)

Tries repeatedly to interrupt and share his own story about a cousin, but is silenced by the others.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bambi_se/chapters/xxii)

Relates the story of the old oak being chopped down by 'Him' and expresses admiration for Bambi's antlers.

## Links

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