Short Fiction · Character
The Narrator (The Fiddler)
A struggling poet who meets a cheerful fiddler named Hautboy.
minor
Also known as Unknown, the man, this man
First appearance: The Fiddler
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Helmstone, a poet whose work has been harshly criticized, initially despairing and prideful, but ultimately humbled and transformed by his encounter with Hautboy.
The Narrator (The Fiddler) first appears in 0018 the fiddler.
In The Fiddler: Helmstone, a poet whose work has been harshly criticized, initially despairing and prideful, but ultimately humbled and transformed by his encounter with Hautboy.
Later, in The Fiddler: Standard, the narrator's old friend who introduces him to Hautboy and later reveals Hautboy's true identity as the former prodigy Master Betty.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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