Household Tales · Character
Old Sultan
An aging dog who outwits his master to avoid being killed.
minor
Also known as Sultan
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The faithful but aging dog who is saved from being shot by his master through a clever plan with the wolf, and later proves his loyalty by refusing to help the wolf steal sheep.
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The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the sisters, driven by envy of the Queen’s beauty and their o…
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