The Crock of Gold · Character

Shawn

A young man in love with Caitilin who joins the Happy March, caught between human longing and the strange company of gods and philosophers.

supporting

First appearance: i

As a supporting figure in The Crock of Gold, Shawn is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

One of the policemen holding the Philosopher; he is tasked with keeping the Philosopher from escaping and later tries to distract him with stories about dogs and cats.

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With Thin Woman of Inis Magrath (professional): Shawn serves as a servant or helper to the Thin Woman, carrying out errands and domestic tasks. With Leprecaun (professional): Shawn works for the Leprecaun and his household, often receiving instructions and scoldings from the Leprecaun. With Leprecaun (professional): Shawn works for the Leprecaun and his household, often receiving instructions and scoldings from the Leprecaun.

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Character Web

3 connections

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Relationship types

Professional
Other

Character groups

Central characters and helpers

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Closing

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Relationships

Thin Woman of Inis Magrath
professional · positive
Shawn serves as a servant or helper to the Thin Woman, carrying out errands and domestic… How this plays out →
Leprecaun
professional · ambivalent
Leprecaun
professional · ambivalent
Thin Woman of Inis Magrath
professional · positive
Shawn serves as a servant or helper to the Thin Woman, carrying out errands and domestic… How this plays out →
Thin Woman of Inis Magrath
professional · positive
Shawn serves as a servant or helper to the Thin Woman, carrying out errands and domestic… How this plays out →
Leprecaun
professional · ambivalent

Thin Woman of Inis Magrath
Shawn serves as a servant or helper to the Thin Woman, carrying out errands and domestic tasks.
Leprecaun
Shawn works for the Leprecaun and his household, often receiving instructions and scoldings from the Leprecaun.
Leprecaun
Shawn works for the Leprecaun and his household, often receiving instructions and scoldings from the Leprecaun.
Thin Woman of Inis Magrath
Shawn serves as a servant or helper to the Thin Woman, carrying out errands and domestic tasks.
Thin Woman of Inis Magrath
Shawn serves as a servant or helper to the Thin Woman, carrying out errands and domestic tasks.
Leprecaun
Shawn works for the Leprecaun and his household, often receiving instructions and scoldings from the Leprecaun.

Relationship notes

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In the story

Shawn appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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