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The Beetle

A talking beetle encountered in Fairyland.

minor

Also known as The Beetle

First appearance: Fairy-Sylvie

The Beetle shows up with force in Fairy-Sylvie. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Scolded by Sylvie for its pride; eventually flies into the narrator's face.
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5 connections

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TFThe FrogTBThe BeeNANarratorEOEarl of AinslieBRBrunoTBThe Beetle

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Real-world romantic and social circle
  • Diverse characters from multiple storylines
  • Protagonist
  • Fairyland court and family

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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