# King Martin — Poetry character guide

> King Martin in Poetry by Henry van Dyke Jr..

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Martin, The vain King - fisher

**First appearance:** 0170-remarks-about-kings

## Who they are

A king figure, possibly from a fable or allegory.

## Relationships

### [the Master](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_10_se/characters/the_master)

_rivalry_

King Martin and the Master are locked in a competitive or antagonistic power struggle.

### [the Master](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_10_se/characters/the_master)

_rivalry_

King Martin and the Master are locked in a competitive or antagonistic power struggle.

## In the story

### [The Vain King](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_10_se/chapters/the-vain-king)

The vain king who prioritizes personal glory over ruling justly, leading to his downfall and transformation into a kingfisher.

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