The Hashish Eater · Character
Dan Chaucer
The poet Chaucer, appearing as a genial guide in dream visions.
minor
Also known as Dan, genial Chaucer
First appearance: iii the kingdom of the dream
Dan Chaucer's tie to The Narrator is one of the pressures that moves The Hashish Eater—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The narrator's companion during the twilight walk; a sympathetic friend who shares in the visionary experience.
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- Social
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- Visionary and Philosophical Icons
- Protagonist
- Real and Dream Figures
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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