The Princess and the Goblin · Character
Helfer
A goblin who assists in the goblins' plot against the humans.
minor
First appearance: xix goblin counsels
Helfer's tie to Curdie is one of the pressures that moves The Princess and the Goblin—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Goblin child who feels Curdie's hand through the wall and complains about his feet.
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With Curdie (rivalry): Helfer is a goblin whom Curdie confronts and outwits during his underground adventures. With Curdie (rivalry): Helfer is a goblin whom Curdie confronts and outwits during his underground…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
Character groups
- Goblins and Miners
- Human Royal Household
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Curdie
rivalry · negative
Helfer is a goblin whom Curdie confronts and outwits during his underground adventures. How this plays out →
- Curdie
rivalry · negative
Helfer is a goblin whom Curdie confronts and outwits during his underground adventures. How this plays out →
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Helfer appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Helfer in xix goblin counsels