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The Miser

A greedy man who hoards gold and loses everything.

minor

Also known as The Miser, A Miser, the Miser

First appearance: The Miser

The Miser shows up with force in The Miser. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The protagonist who hoards gold and mourns its loss.
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Character Web

4 connections

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THThe HorseDEDeathTSThe StagTFThe FoxTMThe Miser

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse Moral Agents
  • Tricksters and Survivors
  • Moral Archetypes and Victims
  • Innocence and Strength
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

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