The Princess and the Goblin · Character
Sir Walter
A knight who is turned to stone by goblin magic.
minor
Also known as Poor Sir Walter
First appearance: xxvii the goblins in the king s house
Sir Walter's tie to Princess Irene is one of the pressures that moves The Princess and the Goblin—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Not directly present; no mention in excerpts.
Sir Walter first appears in 0026 xxvii the goblins in the king s house.
With Princess Irene (social): Sir Walter is a knight and courtier who interacts with Irene in formal court settings, showing her respect. With Princess Irene (social): Sir Walter is a knight and courtier who interacts with Irene in formal court settings, showing her respect.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Human Royal Household
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Princess Irene
social · positive
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- Princess Irene
social · positive
Sir Walter is a knight and courtier who interacts with Irene in formal court settings,… How this plays out →
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