Children’s Stories · Character
the Reed
A reed courted by the Swallow before he meets the Prince.
minor
Also known as Reed, The Reed
First appearance: The Happy Prince
the Reed shows up with force in The Happy Prince. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The swallow's former love, a reed who is domestic and flirts with the wind.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor Court and Ceremonial Figures
- Young King's Dream Figures
- Infanta's Court and Entertainers
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This excerpt is not the story's dramatic climax; it is the opening exposition, establishing the wintry setting…
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