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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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Narrative arc

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Relationships

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