Aesop's Fables · Character
Death
The personification of death who appears to an old man seeking relief.
minor
Also known as Death
First appearance: The Old Man and Death
Death shows up with force in The Old Man and Death. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The personification of death, who appears promptly when called but is then rebuffed by the old man.
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- Other
Character groups
- Moral Archetypes and Victims
- Diverse Moral Agents
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the victor Cock, swollen with pride after his triumph, is sud…
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