Household Tales · Character
Faithful John
A servant so loyal that he reads his master's fate in the stars, and would rather bear its cost himself than let the king stumble into it.
supporting
Also known as Most faithful John, John, dear John
First appearance: Faithful John
As a supporting figure in Household Tales, Faithful John is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The prince's loyal servant who bound his heart with iron bands out of grief and joyfully breaks them upon his master's deliverance.
Faithful John appears in Household Tales as supporting figure.
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With the young King (professional): Faithful John is the young king's loyal servant and advisor, protecting him at great personal cost. With the young King (professional): Faithful John is the young king's loyal servant and advisor, protecting him at great personal cost. With the young King (professional): Faithful John is the young king's loyal servant and advisor, protecting him at great personal cost.
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Character groups
- Folkloric Character Archetypes
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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