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the Wolf

A wolf that appears in the forest where the Star-Child wanders.

minor

Also known as The Wolf

First appearance: the star child

the Wolf shows up with force in The Nightingale and the Rose. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Not present in this chapter.
In the storyThe Nightingale and the RoseOpen this moment free

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Character Web

3 connections

A slice of how the Wolf sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.

TTthe TurtledovesAGa Green LinnetTWthe WoodcutterTWthe Wolf

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Court and Ceremonial Figures
  • Villains and Exploiters
  • Story Narrators and Observers

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Narrative arc

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

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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In the story

the Wolf appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Chapter companion notes

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See the Wolf in the star child
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