Aesop's Fables · Character

The Shepherd

A caretaker of sheep who cries wolf as a joke.

minor

Also known as the Shepherd, A Shepherd

First appearance: The Shepherd’s Boy and the Wolf

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With The Wolf (rivalry): The Shepherd protects his flock from the Wolf, leading to a constant state of conflict and vigilance. With The Wolf (rivalry): The Shepherd protects his flock from the Wolf, leading to a…

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Character Web

19 connections

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Relationship types

Rivalry
Other

Character groups

Farm and Pastoral Roles
Moral Archetypes and Victims
Predators and Prey

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

The Wolf
rivalry · negative
The Wolf
rivalry · negative
The Wolf
rivalry · negative

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The Shepherd appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
Unwittingly pens the disguised wolf and later kills him, mistaking him for a sheep.
The Shepherd’s Boy and the Wolf
The boy who tends the flock and repeatedly hoaxes the villagers.
The Two Soldiers and the Robber
One soldier stands his ground and fights the robber; the other runs away and later returns boasting.
The Wolf and the Shepherd
The shepherd naively trusts the wolf, leaving his flock in the wolf's care, and suffers the consequences.
The Eagle, the Jackdaw, and the Shepherd
Captures the entangled Jackdaw, clips its wings, and brings it home to his children, explaining the bird's folly.
The Sheep and the Dog
The master who feeds the Dog titbits and is the object of the Sheep's complaint.
The Shepherd and the Wolf
Raises a Wolf cub with his dogs, but eventually catches the Wolf stealing sheep and hangs him.
The Pig and the Sheep
Catches the Pig and carries him off to the butcher; his actions prompt the central conflict.
The Fox Who Served a Lion
Sees the Fox attempting to steal a lamb and sets his dogs on him.

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