# Fortune's Fool — Poetry character guide

> Fortune's Fool in Poetry by John Keats.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Dwarfy, the Mule, himself

**First appearance:** 0051-i

## Who they are

A comic or unfortunate character in a narrative.

## In the story

### [An Extempore](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_14_se/chapters/an-extempore)

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

### [Canto the XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_14_se/chapters/canto-the-xii)

One of the Princess's servants, a transformed prince who fell snoring at a faery Ball.

### [Canto the XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_14_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_14_se/chapters/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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