Aesop's Fables · Character
The Swan
A graceful bird who sings beautifully before death.
minor
Also known as the Swan, The Swan, Swan
First appearance: The Swan
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In The Crow and the Swan: Possesses beautiful white plumage, which the Crow envies, but is not directly involved in the action. Later, in…
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- Other
Character groups
- Sea and Sky Creatures
- Protagonist
- Diverse Moral Agents
- Moral Archetypes and Victims
- Tricksters and Survivors
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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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