This paper examines the evolution of the "Puck" figure—from the folkloric puca to Shakespeare’s Robin Goodfellow—through the lens of biological and social parasitism. By recontextualizing Puck as a "parasitic trickster," we can better understand the character's reliance on human hosts for relevance, energy, and narrative propulsion. "Little Puck" is not merely an observer of human folly; he is a symbiotic entity that infects the psyche of his "hosts" to ensure his own survival in the cultural consciousness. I. Introduction: The Host and the Hitchhiker
The parasite takes the form of Puck’s silhouette. Using the mouse or right analog stick, you stretch, contort, and maneuver the shadow across walls and floors. Puck himself moves automatically toward your cursor, mimicking a child chasing a light. Parasited - Little Puck
Have you played Parasited - Little Puck? What is your interpretation of the ending? Share your thoughts in the comments below. This paper examines the evolution of the "Puck"