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Leone

A character named Leone, possibly a servant or local.

minor

First appearance: book i

Leone shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Sisto's surly son who cruelly crushes beetles and butterflies, disturbing Gian-Luca with his lack of empathy.

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In II: Sisto's surly son who cruelly crushes beetles and butterflies, disturbing Gian-Luca with his lack of empathy. Later, in I:…

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II
Sisto's surly son who cruelly crushes beetles and butterflies, disturbing Gian-Luca with his lack of empathy.
I
Mentioned as part of the family circle; becomes distant along with Lidia and Sisto.
II
Serves Mass; emulates his father's disapproval of Gian-Luca; enjoys inflicting pain on chickens.
III
Cruel to a Sardinian donkey, twisting its tongue and kicking it; Gian-Luca's fury is provoked.
V
Tortures the donkey and is beaten by Gian-Luca.

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