# The Beetle — Nonsense Books character guide

> The Beetle in Nonsense Books by Edward Lear.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0091-one-hundred-nonsense-pictures-and-rhymes

## Who they are

A beetle who appears in a nonsense rhyme.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nonsense_books_se/chapters/iv)

One of the creatures that departs and never returns.

### [The Table and the Chair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nonsense_books_se/chapters/the-table-and-the-chair)

The Beetle assists in guiding the Table and the Chair home.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nonsense_books_se/chapters/iv)

Paid along with the Ducky-quack and Mouse to escort the travelers safely.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nonsense_books_se/chapters/v)

Dines and dances with the others.

## Links

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