Littlefoot would be a great character to pair with Ducky. They have a strong friendship in the original series, and their different personalities can create interesting interactions. Spike could also be a good pairing. His quiet nature contrasts with Ducky's more talkative and curious self.
In the short story, Mrs Mallard is presented as a symbol of the restricted woman. Her reaction to her husband's supposed death is telling. She weeps, as is expected, but then she starts to realize the new possibilities in her life. For example, she looks forward to days that will be her own. This character reveals the theme of the story about the confinement of women and their longing for self - identity.
I'm not sure which specific 'Simonen' novel you're referring to. Different novels can use a mallard in various ways. It could be a symbol of freedom, nature, or it might play a role in the plot, like being a key part of a character's memory or experience.
I'm not sure. It's possible, but I haven't read all of Simonen's novels, so there could be one in a less popular or recent publication that I'm not familiar with.
If it's a typical ducky story, the main character would be the duck, of course. There might also be other animals like fish in the pond where the duck lives, or perhaps a friendly frog that gives the duck some advice.
Well, the 'ducky story' might be about a little duckling that gets lost from its mother. It then has to journey through the countryside, facing various challenges like avoiding predators and crossing busy roads, until it finally reunites with its family.
There could be Hermione and Ron. Since they are Harry's best friends in the original series, they would likely be important characters in this fanfiction too. They might be curious about Ducky and his relationship with Harry, and could even get involved in some of the adventures that are related to Ducky's past or his influence on Harry.
Well, it could influence the plot in many ways. Maybe Ducky, being Harry's uncle, has some unique magical knowledge or abilities that he passes on to Harry. This could help Harry in his battles against Voldemort. For example, Ducky might know some ancient spells that are not taught at Hogwarts, and these spells could give Harry an edge in dangerous situations.
Abby and Ducky are the central figures. Abby might be depicted with bright colors and a big personality. Ducky could be a bit smaller in size but with a big heart, and together they form the core of the fanfiction stories, whether it's a story about exploring new places or dealing with problems in their little world.