The Adventures of Pinocchio · Character
The Tunny
A large fish who helps Pinocchio and Geppetto escape the Dogfish.
minor
Also known as Tunny
First appearance: XXXIV: Pinocchio Is Swallowed by the Dog Fish
The Tunny shows up with force in XXXIV: Pinocchio Is Swallowed by the Dog Fish. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A philosophical fish also swallowed by the Dogfish; converses with Pinocchio about their predicament.
The Tunny first appears in 0033 xxxiv pinocchio is swallowed by the dog fish.
In XXXIV: Pinocchio Is Swallowed by the Dog Fish: A philosophical fish also swallowed by the Dogfish; converses with Pinocchio about their predicament.
Later, in XXXV: A Happy Surprise for Pinocchio: Mentioned as Pinocchio's friend whom he took leave of before searching for his father.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Supporting Cast and Obstacles
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak occurs when Pinocchio, after being forgiven and offered a loving family with the Fairy, cho…
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The Tunny appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- XXXIV: Pinocchio Is Swallowed by the Dog Fish
- XXXV: A Happy Surprise for Pinocchio
- XXXVI: Pinocchio at Last Ceases to Be a Puppet and Becomes a Boy
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See The Tunny in XXXIV: Pinocchio Is Swallowed by the Dog Fish