Legends of Vancouver · Character
Napoleon
The historical French emperor, referenced in a Squamish legend as a parallel figure.
minor
Also known as Napoleon Bonaparte, Bonaparte
First appearance: A Squamish Legend of Napoleon
Napoleon's tie to Unknown Narrator is one of the pressures that moves Legends of Vancouver—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The 'Great French Fighter' who receives the Squamish talisman and wins victories until he loses it before Waterloo.
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With Unknown Narrator (friendship): Napoleon, a local character, shares humorous and poignant tales with the narrator, fostering a lighthearted bond. With Chief Capilano (friendship): Chief Capilano and Napoleon share a…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
Character groups
- Mythical and Historical Parallels
- Protagonist
- Storytellers and Subjects
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Climax.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this excerpt, the dramatic climax occurs when Chief Capilano introduces Napoleon Bonaparte into a Squamish…
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- Unknown Narrator
friendship · positive
Napoleon, a local character, shares humorous and poignant tales with the narrator,… How this plays out →
- Chief Capilano
friendship · positive
- Chief Capilano
friendship · positive
- Unknown Narrator
friendship · positive
Napoleon, a local character, shares humorous and poignant tales with the narrator,… How this plays out →
- Unknown Narrator
friendship · positive
Napoleon, a local character, shares humorous and poignant tales with the narrator,… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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