Mort (Discworld)

Mort is the title character in the Discworld novel Mort by Terry Pratchett.

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Discworld - Mort - Terry Pratchett

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Mort, short for Mortimer, is not like the other boys; for a start he is inclined to take statements literally and sees things as they really are. Having proved himself unworthy as a scarecrow he is chosen by Death to be his apprentice.

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Literal - Scarecrow - Death - Apprentice

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Mort is described as being very tall and skinny, with muscles like knots in string. He has a shock of bright red hair, and looks as if he is made entirely of knees.

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Mort starts off at the bottom, learning to accept his position while mucking out the stables, and trying to ignore Ysabell, Death's adopted daughter. When Death feels in need of a break, Mort takes over The Duty.

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Mucking out - Stable - Ysabell - Adopted

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Unfortunately for Mort, his feelings for a teenage princess get in the way of his job and he starts off a chain reaction of events. Reluctant to tell his master he tries various methods to fix the situation, including the appointment of a wizard to help people recognise the queen.

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Teenage princess - Wizard

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Mort eventually leaves Death's service and marries Ysabell. The couple are given the title of Duke and Duchess of Sto Helit, and later become parents, of Susan Sto Helit.

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