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.
supporting
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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See The Dog in The Mischievous DogCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Moral Archetypes and Victims
- Predators and Prey
- Farm and Pastoral Roles
+29 more in the full Character Web
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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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- The Old Man
friendship · positive
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See The Dog in The Mischievous DogIn the story
The Dog appears across 24 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Mischievous Dog
- The Dog and the Sow
- The Ass and the Lapdog
- The Dog, the Cock, and the Fox
- The Dog and the Cook
- The Dog in the Manger
- The Traveller and His Dog
- The Blacksmith and His Dog
- +16 more
Chapter companion notes
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