Nonsense Books · Character
Lionel
A character who appears in a nonsense rhyme.
minor
First appearance: one hundred nonsense pictures and rhymes
Lionel shows up with force in Nonsense Stories. The page is where that presence becomes real.
One of the four children who set sail to go round the world.
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In Nonsense Stories: One of the four children who set sail to go round the world. Later, in The Story of the Four Little Children Who Went Round the World: One of the four children; he cheers the party by standing on…
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See Lionel in one hundred nonsense pictures and rhymesCharacter Web
6 connectionsA slice of how Lionel sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Disputing insects and friends
- Anthropomorphic domestic couples
- Nonsense animal groups
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Lady Jingly’s tearful confession that she already has a mate in England delivers the emotional peak of unfulfi…
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Lionel appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
Spoil-light check-ins for Lionel unlock in the free preview.
See Lionel in one hundred nonsense pictures and rhymes