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Mr. Crow

A crow who is outwitted by a pigeon.

minor

Also known as the Crow, The Crow

First appearance: The Pigeon and the Crow

Mr. Crow shows up with force in The Pigeon and the Crow. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A greedy crow who befriends the pigeon to steal food, is caught and punished by the cook, and dies.
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In The Pigeon and the Crow: A greedy crow who befriends the pigeon to steal food, is caught and punished by the cook, and dies. Later, in XXIX: The Pigeon and the Crow: The greedy crow who is caught and punished for…

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TPThe PigeonRORohuLALailiRSRaja SarkapLALambikinMCMr. Crow

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Character groups

  • Clever Animals and Tricksters
  • Folktale Animals and Humans
  • Kings and Royal Figures

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