Phantastes · Character
Apostle John
The biblical apostle, referenced in the text.
minor
Also known as John
First appearance: xx
Apostle John's tie to Unknown Narrator is one of the pressures that moves Phantastes—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Unknown Narrator (professional): Apostle John appears as a wise, authoritative spiritual guide who imparts moral lessons to the narrator. With Unknown Narrator (professional): Apostle John appears as a wise,…
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- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Fairy-Tale and Mythic Figures
- Protagonist
- Mirror and Fairy Lovers
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- Breaking point
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professional · positive
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professional · positive
Apostle John appears as a wise, authoritative spiritual guide who imparts moral lessons… How this plays out →
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