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Fortune's Fool

A comic or unfortunate character in a narrative.

minor

Also known as Mr. Dwarfy, the Mule, himself

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Fortune's Fool shows up with force in An Extempore. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Mule, formerly a Prince, who rejoices in his freedom after the Princess leaves.

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In An Extempore: The Mule, formerly a Prince, who rejoices in his freedom after the Princess leaves. Later, in Canto the XII: One of the…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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An Extempore
The Mule, formerly a Prince, who rejoices in his freedom after the Princess leaves.
Canto the XII
One of the Princess's servants, a transformed prince who fell snoring at a faery Ball.
Canto the XIII
The Mule, also referred to as 'Fortune's Fool' and 'Mr. Dwarfy,' is the central figure in this canto, expressing joy at his newfound freedom.
XXVIII
The speaker addresses a patient, obedient horse or mule, likely Fortune's Fool, describing its dull-eyed vigilance and plodding nature.

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