Poetry · Character
Lob
An old, elusive countryman—part trickster, part survivor—who carries the stubborn, unkillable spirit of the English soil through the poems.
supporting
First appearance: Lob
As a supporting figure in Poetry, Lob is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The folkloric figure embodying the old man, known by many names (Lob-lie-by-the-fire, Jack Cade, Robin Hood, etc.), who has lived through English history and will never die.
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With Old Man (friendship): Lob is a loyal companion to the Old Man, often assisting or accompanying him. With Hob (friendship): Hob and Lob are a pair of loyal, perhaps mischievous companions, often working together.
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The fuller portrait of Lob sits in Reading Lens — open the free preview to keep reading with notes on the page.
See Lob in LobCharacter Web
7 connectionsA slice of how Lob sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Friendship
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Recurring named figures
- Birds and peripheral characters
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak occurs when the speaker, despite physical pain from the storm, experiences a transcendent m…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Old Man
friendship · positive
Lob is a loyal companion to the Old Man, often assisting or accompanying him. How this plays out →
- Hob
friendship · positive
- Old Jack Noman
rivalry · negative
- Old Man
friendship · positive
Lob is a loyal companion to the Old Man, often assisting or accompanying him. How this plays out →
- Old Man
friendship · positive
Lob is a loyal companion to the Old Man, often assisting or accompanying him. How this plays out →
- Old Jack Noman
rivalry · negative
Relationship notes
How these ties play out is in the reading companion — open the free preview.
See Lob in LobIn the story
Lob appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
