Indian Fairy Tales · Character
The Jackal
A clever jackal who outwits a tiger.
minor
Also known as Jackal
First appearance: The Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal
The Jackal shows up with force in The Lambikin. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The first predator to meet Lambikin and the only one who sees through the drumikin disguise.
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In The Lambikin: The first predator to meet Lambikin and the only one who sees through the drumikin disguise. Later, in The Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal: The clever jackal outwits the tiger by feigning confusion…
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- Other
Character groups
- Folktale Animals and Humans
- Miscellaneous Characters and References
- Kings and Royal Figures
- Rescued Princess and Villains
- Clever Animals and Tricksters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the sons, believing their father now possesses hidden wealth,…
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See The Jackal in The Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal