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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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With The Narrator (social): Dan Chaucer appears as a literary or symbolic figure interacting with the Narrator during his visions. With The Narrator (social): Dan Chaucer appears as a literary or symbolic figure…

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Character Web

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TNThe NarratorTDThe DoctorHEHeinsiusHAHashishCOColeridgeDCDan Chaucer

Relationship types

  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

  • Visionary and Philosophical Icons
  • Protagonist
  • Real and Dream Figures

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Narrative arc

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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