The Princess and Curdie · Character
A Stranger
A mysterious figure who appears briefly and interacts with Curdie.
minor
Also known as a stranger
First appearance: xii more creatures
A Stranger's tie to Curdie is one of the pressures that moves The Princess and Curdie—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Curdie (rivalry): A Stranger appears as a mysterious antagonist who challenges Curdie's path and tests his resolve. With Curdie (rivalry): A Stranger appears as a mysterious antagonist who challenges Curdie's path…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Mystical and Corrupt Forces
- Allies and Antagonists
- Protagonist
- Loyal and Corrupt Court
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the decisive reversal where the king, previously isolated and bet…
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- Curdie
rivalry · negative
A Stranger appears as a mysterious antagonist who challenges Curdie's path and tests his… How this plays out →
- Curdie
rivalry · negative
A Stranger appears as a mysterious antagonist who challenges Curdie's path and tests his… How this plays out →
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See A Stranger in xii more creatures