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the Soul

A young fisherman's soul, bargained away for love of a sea-maiden, who finds itself unwanted by priest, merchant, and owner alike.

supporting

First appearance: The Fisherman and His Soul

As a supporting figure in Children’s Stories, the Soul is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The Soul attempts to tempt the Fisherman with Wisdom and later with tales of exotic cities and pleasures, but fails to sway him.
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When the Fisherman begs to be rid of his soul so he may join the Sea-folk, the Priest thunders that it is the noblest part of man, while the merchants mock it as worth less than a clipped coin. The Soul thus begins its…

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Character Web

7 connections

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TYthe young Fish…TWthe WitchTTthe TartarsDEDeathTSthe Star-ChildTSthe Soul

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Court and Ceremonial Figures
  • Young King's Dream Figures
  • Selfless Sacrifice Figures
  • Nature and Personified Forces

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • 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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