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Aesop's Fables · Character

The Parrot

A talking bird who appears in fables about imitation and wisdom.

minor

Also known as The Parrot, the Parrot, Parrot

First appearance: The Parrot and the Cat

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In The Parrot and the Cat: The newly bought parrot revels in its liberty and loudly asserts that its voice is cherished, unlike the…

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5 connections

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TCThe CatTBThe BullTSThe StagTOThe Old ManTLThe LionTPThe Parrot

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse Moral Agents
  • Predators and Prey
  • Divine Tests and Honesty
  • Innocence and Strength
  • Moral Archetypes and Victims

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • 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 Parrot appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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