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Dagonet

Arthur's fool, who speaks truth through jest.

minor

Also known as little Dagonet, Sir Dagonet

First appearance: The Last Tournament

Dagonet shows up with force in The Last Tournament. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Dagonet, the court fool, dances and exchanges sharp words with Tristram, critiquing the broken music of the court.
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KAKing ArthurTRTristramGUGuinevereSLSir LancelotIOIsolt of IrelandDADagonet

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Love Triangles and Deceit
  • Protagonist
  • Love and Tragedy

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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