# Unknown Narrator — Legends of Vancouver character guide > Unknown Narrator in Legends of Vancouver by E. Pauline Johnson. **Role:** major **Also known as:** mine, yourself, myself, You, yours **First appearance:** 0003-legends-of-vancouver ## Snapshot A patient listener who trades Chinook greetings with elders on decks and trails, coaxing sacred stories from tellers who trust only their own. ## Who they are This unnamed first-person presence moves through coastal villages, steamers, and campfires, always asking the second question that opens a legend. The tension is one of belonging: the narrator claims kinship with the tellers, yet stands outside the world being described, translating it for readers who may never understand. That position matters because every story in the collection passes through this voice, shaping what is preserved and what is softened. ## Relationships ### [Chief Capilano](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/characters/chief_capilano) _friendship_ Chief Capilano shares ancestral stories and wisdom with the narrator, acting as a cultural guide and trusted companion. ### [Klootchman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/characters/klootchman) _friendship_ Klootchman, a wise elder woman, confides in the narrator and shares her personal history and legends. ### [Chief Johnson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/characters/chief_johnson) _friendship_ Chief Johnson engages the narrator in discussions about tribal customs and local lore, forming a respectful bond. ### [Sagalie Tyee](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/characters/sagalie_tyee) _psychological_ Sagalie Tyee, a supernatural creator figure, is described to the narrator as a powerful and mysterious presence. ### [The Great Tyee](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/characters/the_great_tyee) _psychological_ The Great Tyee, a legendary chief, is portrayed to the narrator as a symbol of authority and spiritual power. ### [Napoleon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/characters/napoleon) _friendship_ Napoleon, a local character, shares humorous and poignant tales with the narrator, fostering a lighthearted bond. ### [Yaada](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/characters/yaada) _friendship_ Yaada, a young woman, shares her personal story of love and loss with the narrator, creating a sympathetic connection. ### [Ulka](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/characters/ulka) _friendship_ Ulka, a young boy, interacts with the narrator in a story about his adventurous spirit and connection to nature. ### [Tulameen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/characters/tulameen) _social_ Tulameen is briefly mentioned to the narrator as the son of Chief Johnson, with little direct interaction. ### [Chief Capilano](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/characters/chief_capilano) _friendship_ Chief Capilano shares ancestral stories and wisdom with the narrator, acting as a cultural guide and trusted companion. ### [Chief Capilano](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/characters/chief_capilano) _friendship_ Chief Capilano shares ancestral stories and wisdom with the narrator, acting as a cultural guide and trusted companion. ### [Klootchman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/characters/klootchman) _friendship_ Klootchman, a wise elder woman, confides in the narrator and shares her personal history and legends. ## In the story ### [Legends of Vancouver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/chapters/legends-of-vancouver) The narrative voice that introduces and frames the legends. ### [The Siwash Rock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/chapters/the-siwash-rock) The narrator listens to Chief Capilano's story and reflects on the legend. ### [The Recluse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/chapters/the-recluse) Listens to Chief Capilano's legend and reflects on its beauty. ### [The Lost Salmon-Run](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/chapters/the-lost-salmon-run) The listener who records the legend and interacts with the klootchman, reflecting on the story's meaning. ### [The Deep Waters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/chapters/the-deep-waters) The Iroquois 'mine own people' perspective is presented through the narrator's voice. ### [The Sea-Serpent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/chapters/the-sea-serpent) The listener and interlocutor, who encourages Chief Capilano to tell the story and reflects on its meaning. ### [The Lost Island](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/chapters/the-lost-island) The narrator listens to the old tillicum's story and empathizes with his longing for the lost island. ### [Point Grey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/chapters/point-grey) The narrator listens to the legend of Homolsom Rock from a young Squamish friend and reflects on her own superstitions about the sea. ### [The Tulameen Trail](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/chapters/the-tulameen-trail) The narrator describes the journey and recounts the legend of the Tulameen River. ### [The Grey Archway](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/chapters/the-grey-archway) The narrator, who is addressed as 'one of us' by the tillicum, listens to the legend of Yaada and the Grey Archway. ### [Deadman’s Island](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/chapters/deadman-s-island) Listens to the chief's story, reflects on the island's beauty and history, and recalls naming the Lost Lagoon. ### [A Squamish Legend of Napoleon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/chapters/a-squamish-legend-of-napoleon) The narrative voice that frames the story and provides commentary on the legend's transmission. ### [The Lure in Stanley Park](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/legends_of_vancouver_se/chapters/the-lure-in-stanley-park) The narrator who relates the legend and reflects on the Indian reverence for kindness, having heard the tale from multiple tillicums. ## 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