Aesop's Fables · Character
The Cat
A patient predator who stalks a house of mice, then hangs herself from a peg pretending to be dead to lure them out.
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Also known as The Cat, the Cat, A Cat, Cat
First appearance: The Cat and the Mice
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With The Eagle (rivalry): The Cat and the Eagle are natural enemies, with the Eagle preying on small animals and the Cat defending its territory. With The Eagle (rivalry): The Cat and the Eagle are natural enemies, with…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Predators and Prey
- Diverse Moral Agents
- Tricksters and Survivors
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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See The Cat in The Cat and the MiceIn the story
The Cat appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Cat and the Mice
- The Mice in Council
- The Cat and the Birds
- The Cat and the Cock
- The Eagle, the Cat, and the Wild Sow
- Venus and the Cat
- The Parrot and the Cat
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