The Princess and Curdie · Character
Her Master
The master of one of the creatures, mentioned in passing.
minor
Also known as her master
First appearance: xii more creatures
Her Master's tie to Lina is one of the pressures that moves The Princess and Curdie—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The old princess in the tower, spinning at her wheel, who teaches Curdie about good and harm.
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With Lina (psychological): Her Master has a mysterious, controlling influence over Lina, shaping her actions and loyalty. With Curdie (professional): Curdie serves Her Master (the princess's great-great-grandmother) on…
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Relationship types
- Psychological
- Other
Character groups
- Mystical and Corrupt Forces
- Allies and Antagonists
- 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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- Lina
psychological · ambivalent
Her Master has a mysterious, controlling influence over Lina, shaping her actions and… How this plays out →
- Curdie
professional · positive
Relationship notes
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See Her Master in xii more creaturesIn the story
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See Her Master in xii more creatures