Poetry · Character
O Serpent
Personified snake, possibly Satan or a symbol.
minor
First appearance: an old story
O Serpent shows up with force in The Clock of the Universe. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The great sea-serpent lying coiled beneath, representing a dormant cosmic force that could disrupt time.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse Allegorical and Named Characters
- Religious and Mythological Figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where the speaker tu…
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O Serpent appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See O Serpent in an old story