Aesop's Fables · Character
The Miller
A tradesman whose misfortunes and dealings test whether patience and plain sense can survive a world of sharp bargains.
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Also known as The Miller, the Miller, the unfortunate Miller
First appearance: the goose that laid the golden eggs
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In The Three Tradesmen: Promotes leather as the best material for fortifications, reflecting self-interest. Later, in The Charger and the Miller: The mill owner who employs the horse and delivers a sharp lesson about…
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- Other
Character groups
- Hunters and Tradesmen
- Moral Archetypes and Victims
- Diverse Moral Agents
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- 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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