# The Prince — The Pearl character guide

> The Prince in The Pearl by Anonymous.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Prince

**First appearance:** 0001-the-pearl

## Who they are

A noble figure mentioned in the poem, possibly a patron or allegorical character.

## Relationships

### [The Dreamer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pearl_se/characters/the_dreamer)

_psychological_

The Dreamer is overwhelmed by the Prince's majesty and feels a mix of awe, fear, and longing for acceptance.

### [The Pearl Maiden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pearl_se/characters/the_pearl_maiden)

_social_

The Pearl Maiden and the Prince are both celestial beings in the heavenly court, existing in a harmonious but formal relationship.

### [Jesus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pearl_se/characters/jesus)

_psychological_

Jesus and the Prince are both divine figures, with the Prince often seen as an aspect of Christ's kingship, creating a symbolic unity.

### [The Dreamer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pearl_se/characters/the_dreamer)

_psychological_

The Dreamer is overwhelmed by the Prince's majesty and feels a mix of awe, fear, and longing for acceptance.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pearl_se/chapters/i)

Mentioned as the one who might prize the pearl, possibly a reference to Christ.

### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pearl_se/chapters/xx)

The Prince's will is acknowledged as sovereign; the Dreamer's rash attempt is stayed by His decree, and the Dreamer ultimately submits to His will.

## Links

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