Peanut, Shaun's pet cat, whose typical feline aloofness is regarded by Kiriel as a sign of animal wisdom. Kiriel believes that only Peanut really knows that "Shaun" is not really Shaun. At several points during the narrative, Kiriel describes his interactions with Peanut to indicate his overarching belief that life and existence are far more complex than that experienced by the narrow mindsets of rational human beings. In many ways, Peanut is portrayed as a typical feline: independent, self-possessed, cunning, and emotionally detached.
