The Swiss Family Robinson · Character
The Falcon
A trained falcon used by the family for hunting birds on the island.
minor
Also known as Falcon, Falcon Stream
First appearance: part i vi
The Falcon's tie to Ernest is one of the pressures that moves The Swiss Family Robinson—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The Falcon first appears in 0008 part i vi.
With Ernest (friendship): Ernest is fascinated by the falcon and helps care for it, sharing his father's interest in training the bird.
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Family and Companions
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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friendship · positive
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See The Falcon in part i vi