The Camel
An idle animal who receives a hump as punishment.
Core Belief
"Work is unnecessary and undesirable."
Worldview
The world owes him a living, and he is entitled to live a life of leisure without contributing to the common good.
Personality
Stubborn, lazy, and resistant to work, the Camel initially rejects all requests to contribute to society. He is content to live in isolation and does not seem to care about the opinions of others.
In Their Own Words
"‘Humph!’"
"‘Humph!’"
"‘Humph!’"
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The Narrator
Storyteller, addresses the 'Best Beloved'
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Taffimai Metallumai (Taffy)
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Suleiman-bin-Daoud (Solomon)
A wise and powerful king who understands animals.
Balkis
Suleiman-bin-Daoud's wise and beautiful head queen.
The Cat
A wild animal who makes a bargain to live with humans.
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