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Aesop's Fables · Character

The Dog

A loyal guardian who trades table scraps for vigilance, quick to remind the sheep that without him they'd be wolf-meat.

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Also known as A Dog, the Dog, The Dog, the Hound, The Hound

First appearance: The Mischievous Dog

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With The Old Man (friendship): The Dog is a loyal companion to the Old Man, providing protection and…

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Character Web

34 connections

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THThe HaresTLThe LionTWThe WolfTSThe SheepTOThe Old ManTDThe Dog

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Moral Archetypes and Victims
  • Predators and Prey
  • Farm and Pastoral Roles

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Narrative arc

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Relationships

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In the story

The Dog appears across 24 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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See The Dog in The Mischievous Dog