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The General

A military figure, possibly a minor authority in the story.

minor

Also known as the General of the army

First appearance: the story of a cat

The General's tie to Vain Kesta is one of the pressures that moves The Windfairies—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

One of the suitors Kesta approaches; he later joins in chasing her from town.
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With Vain Kesta (romantic): A flirtatious, unequal courtship where the General is infatuated with Kesta's beauty while she toys with his affections. With Vain Kesta (romantic): A flirtatious, unequal courtship where the…

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Character Web

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VKVain KestaTWThe WifeADAdamTGThe General

Relationship types

  • Romantic
  • Other

Character groups

  • Notable minor characters
  • Rural and domestic figures

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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