# Siegfrid — On a Pincushion character guide

> Siegfrid in On a Pincushion by Mary De Morgan.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** little Siegfrid, poor Siegfrid

**First appearance:** 0004-siegfrid-and-handa

## Snapshot

A young boy called little Siegfrid, whose adventures alongside Handa carry him into the fairy world's dangers and tests.

## Who they are

Siegfrid is small enough to be called little and poor enough to be pitied, yet he is the one who travels with Handa into places where brooches tell stories and water people watch from beneath the surface. His youth and vulnerability make him an easy target for the tricks and trials that the fairy folk devise, but they also make his courage matter more. He is the reader's companion through the stranger corners of the book, learning what the tales have to teach.

## Relationships

### [Handa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_a_pincushion_se/characters/handa)

_friendship_

Handa and Siegfrid are close companions, likely sharing adventures or mutual support in a whimsical setting.

### [The Owl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_a_pincushion_se/characters/the_owl)

_friendship_

Siegfrid and The Owl have a mentor-student or wise companion friendship, with the owl offering guidance.

### [Poor Hare](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_a_pincushion_se/characters/poor_hare)

_friendship_

Poor Hare and Siegfrid are gentle friends, with Siegfrid possibly protecting or comforting the hare.

### [Handa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_a_pincushion_se/characters/handa)

_friendship_

Handa and Siegfrid are close companions, likely sharing adventures or mutual support in a whimsical setting.

### [Poor Hare](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_a_pincushion_se/characters/poor_hare)

_friendship_

Poor Hare and Siegfrid are gentle friends, with Siegfrid possibly protecting or comforting the hare.

### [The Owl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_a_pincushion_se/characters/the_owl)

_friendship_

Siegfrid and The Owl have a mentor-student or wise companion friendship, with the owl offering guidance.

### [Poor Hare](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_a_pincushion_se/characters/poor_hare)

_friendship_

Poor Hare and Siegfrid are gentle friends, with Siegfrid possibly protecting or comforting the hare.

### [Handa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_a_pincushion_se/characters/handa)

_friendship_

Handa and Siegfrid are close companions, likely sharing adventures or mutual support in a whimsical setting.

## In the story

### [Siegfrid and Handa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_a_pincushion_se/chapters/siegfrid-and-handa)

The shoemaker's son, brave and selfless, gives his eye to the Owl to rescue Handa.

## Links

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