# Tyltyl — The Blue Bird character guide > Tyltyl in The Blue Bird by Maurice Maeterlinck. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Light, the Future Tyltyl, Light Tyltyl, me, him, your, I **First appearance:** 0000-i-the-woodcutter-s-cottage ## Who they are A boy who chases the Blue Bird through Memory, Night, and the Future, only to learn that deserving the prize may be the same as winning it. ## Relationships ### [Mytyl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/mytyl) _family_ Mytyl is Tyltyl's younger sister, and they share a close sibling bond throughout their adventures. ### [Tylette](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/tylette) _friendship_ Tylette, the cat, is a cunning companion who often works against Tyltyl's interests while pretending to be loyal. ### [Bread](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/bread) _friendship_ Bread is a personified loaf who accompanies Tyltyl as a loyal but somewhat clumsy ally. ### [Water](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/water) _friendship_ Water is a gentle, nurturing elemental spirit who helps Tyltyl on his journey. ### [Sugar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/sugar) _friendship_ Sugar is a sweet-tempered but fragile companion who travels with Tyltyl. ### [Light](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/light) _friendship_ Light is a wise and guiding spirit who leads Tyltyl on his quest for the Blue Bird. ### [Tylette](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/tylette) _friendship_ Tylette, the cat, is a cunning companion who often works against Tyltyl's interests while pretending to be loyal. ### [Mytyl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/mytyl) _family_ Mytyl is Tyltyl's younger sister, and they share a close sibling bond throughout their adventures. ### [Mytyl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/mytyl) _family_ Mytyl is Tyltyl's younger sister, and they share a close sibling bond throughout their adventures. ### [Bread](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/bread) _friendship_ Bread is a personified loaf who accompanies Tyltyl as a loyal but somewhat clumsy ally. ### [Tylette](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/tylette) _friendship_ Tylette, the cat, is a cunning companion who often works against Tyltyl's interests while pretending to be loyal. ### [Bread](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/bread) _friendship_ Bread is a personified loaf who accompanies Tyltyl as a loyal but somewhat clumsy ally. ## In the story ### [I: The Woodcutter’s Cottage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/chapters/i-the-woodcutter-s-cottage) The ten-year-old hero, brave and kind-hearted, receives the magic diamond from the Fairy and leads the quest. ### [I: The Woodcutter’s Cottage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/chapters/i-the-woodcutter-s-cottage) A radiant maiden who appears at the window; she will guide the children and teach them to see the inner truth of things. ### [At the Fairy's](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/chapters/ii-at-the-fairy-s) Dressed in a red velvet jacket and blue knickerbockers, wears the magical hat; leads the journey to the Land of Memory. ### [At the Fairy's](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/chapters/ii-at-the-fairy-s) Stands in the doorway lighting the hall; is not allowed to accompany the children to the past, as her energies must be devoted to the future. ### [III: The Land of Memory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/chapters/iii-the-land-of-memory) Leads the journey, comforts Mytyl, and is initially disappointed when the Blue Bird turns black. ### [III: The Land of Memory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/chapters/iii-the-land-of-memory) Appears at the end to comfort Tyltyl, advising him to love the grey birds on the way. ### [IV: The Palace of Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/chapters/iv-the-palace-of-night) Leads the expedition to the Palace of Night, shows bravery by opening doors despite fear. ### [V: The Kingdom of the Future](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/chapters/v-the-kingdom-of-the-future) Excited and proud, he receives the Blue Bird from Light but loses it when Time attacks. ### [V: The Kingdom of the Future](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/chapters/v-the-kingdom-of-the-future) Guides the children, locks up the Elements, and gives Tyltyl the Blue Bird; she is the only one Time respects. ### [In the Temple of Light](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/chapters/vi-in-the-temple-of-light) Reflects sadly on the vanished Blue Bird; explores the Temple of Light with curiosity and some fear; praises the Cat for her behavior. ### [In the Temple of Light](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/chapters/vi-in-the-temple-of-light) Guides the children through the Temple, explains the different lights, and ensures their habits are maintained for health. ### [VII: The Graveyard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/chapters/vii-the-graveyard) Shows growing courage and self-mastery, overcoming fear to turn the diamond and discover the truth about death. ### [VII: The Graveyard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/chapters/vii-the-graveyard) Guides the children to the graveyard but cannot enter among the Dead; reassures them that those who love her will find her again. ### [VIII: The Forest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/chapters/viii-the-forest) Lured by the Cat into the forest, he disobeys Light and faces a death sentence from the Trees and Animals, but is saved by turning the diamond. ### [VIII: The Forest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/chapters/viii-the-forest) Arrives at the critical moment to save the children, advises Tyltyl to turn the diamond, and teaches them that humans are alone against the world. ### [IX: The Leave-Taking](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/chapters/ix-the-leave-taking) Wakes from sleep, remembers the year-long journey, and eagerly wants to kiss his mother. Shows distress at the thought of losing Light and the Blue Bird. ### [IX: The Leave-Taking](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/chapters/ix-the-leave-taking) Sadly counts the days until separation, receives the Fairy's note, and delivers a touching farewell speech about the eternal nature of things. Fades away as the clock strikes eight. ### [X: The Awakening](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/chapters/x-the-awakening) Awakens from his dream, gives his dove to the sick girl, and perceives the beauty of his home with new eyes. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/tyltyl - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters