Short Fiction · Character
the Faun
A mythical creature glimpsed in a Wiltshire chalk down, who unsettles a clergyman's carefully managed life of sermons and self-deception.
supporting
First appearance: the story of a panic
As a supporting figure in Short Fiction, the Faun is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The supernatural being who appears to the curate on the downs, guiding him toward authenticity and joy.
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The Faun haunts the beech copse and Roman earthworks above a village where the narrator, a facetious clergyman, has arranged a tea outing for his fiancee Emily and her mother. The narrator admits he has been a fool,…
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See the Faun in the story of a panicCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Mythical encounter
- Social circle characters
- Machine Stops core
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Michael's grie…
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the Faun appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See the Faun in the story of a panic