Zuni Folktales · Character
The Old Gobbler
An old turkey character appearing in some stories.
minor
First appearance: zuni folktales
The Old Gobbler shows up with force in The Poor Turkey Girl. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The leader of the turkeys who speaks for the flock, orchestrates her transformation, and later laments her betrayal.
The Old Gobbler first appears in 0001 zuni folktales.
In The Poor Turkey Girl: The leader of the turkeys who speaks for the flock, orchestrates her transformation, and later laments her betrayal.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse Mythical and Animal Figures
- Twin War Gods and Companions
- Clever Elders and Animals
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the children’s joyful play turns to horror as the elder siste…
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