The Last Unicorn

The unicorn, the novel’s protagonist, embarks on a journey to search for others like her when she overhears two hunters discussing whether unicorns even exist anymore. Although the unicorn has yet to meet other fellow… read analysis of The Unicorn/Lady Amalthea

The magician Schmendrick was once deemed the biggest “folly” of his mentor, who found his student’s magical incompetence so appalling that he believed Schmendrick must actually be hiding an incomprehensible talent. Cursed by his mentor… read analysis of Schmendrick

While Molly may initially seem like an abrasive character as she leaves her husband Captain Cully behind to join the unicorn’s journey and engages in biting banter with Schmendrick, her loyalty to the… read analysis of Molly Grue

A lonesome ruler, King Haggard lives in a secluded castle with few others aside from his adopted son, Prince Lír, for company. Despite his royal status, King Haggard finds little inspiration or joy in… read analysis of King Haggard

A once-orphaned infant, Prince Lír is King Haggard’s adopted son. Despite his proximity to the king and seclusion from the people of Hagsgate, Lír is kind and chivalrous. He immediately becomes enamored with Lady Amalthea… read analysis of Prince Lír

An old witch whose life has taken a turn for the worse, Mommy Fortuna makes her living by capturing animals for her Midnight Carnival and casting spells to trick customers into believing that they’re seeing… read analysis of Mommy Fortuna

Molly’s husband and the leader of a group of vagabond horsemen, Cully enjoys writing songs about his own adventures and exploits so that the world will remember him in a heroic light. When Jack… read analysis of Captain Cully

A townsman living in Hagsgate, Drinn explains his town’s curse to Schmendrick and Molly, discussing how Hagsgate will only prosper as long as King Haggard does and will ultimately face an era of hardship… read analysis of Drinn