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The Enchanted Castle · Character

Hermes

The messenger god summoned by the magic ring.

minor

Also known as the Lord Hermes

First appearance: ii

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PAPhoebus ApolloHEHeraMPMabel ProwseGEGeraldKAKathleenHEHermes

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Mythological and fairy-tale beings
  • Castle residents and visitors
  • Protagonist

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

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because Gerald’s abrupt self-censorship—“I’m glad I⁠—” followed by his def…

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See Hermes in ii