Mause

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Mause is a character in Allan Ramsay’s pastoral play "The Gentle Shepherd," typically depicted as an old, wise woman who provides comic relief and guidance.

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Mause canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
literary character
theatrical character
appearsIn The Gentle Shepherd NERFINISHED
associatedWithAuthor Allan Ramsay NERFINISHED
characterTrait humorous
wise
characterType old woman
createdBy Allan Ramsay NERFINISHED
firstAppearance The Gentle Shepherd (1725) NERFINISHED
genreOfWork pastoral play
languageOfWork Scots
medium drama
narrativeFunction mentor figure
source of folk wisdom
nationalLiteraryTradition Scottish literature
provides comic commentary on events
guidance to other characters
roleInWork advisor
comic relief
settingOfWork Scottish countryside

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