Russian Folktales · Character
The Queen
A generic queen who appears in various folktales.
minor
First appearance: the dun cow
The Queen shows up with force in The Singing-Tree and the Speaking-Bird. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The youngest sister who marries the king, bears three children, and is imprisoned after her sisters' deception.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Heroes and rulers of Kíev
- Protagonist
- Divine and mortal figures
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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 the Wise Woman’s imitation of the parents’ call introduces the fir…
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