Beric the Briton · Character
Lupus
A Briton companion of Beric, later a gladiator.
minor
Also known as the Briton Lupus
First appearance: xii a school for gladiators
Lupus's tie to Beric is one of the pressures that moves Beric the Briton—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
One of the gladiators who marches in the arena procession.
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With Beric (friendship): Lupus is a trusted friend and ally of Beric, often aiding him in his struggles. With Beric (friendship): Lupus is a trusted friend and ally of Beric, often aiding him in his struggles. With…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Gladiators and Companions
- Roman Nobility and Court
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Beric’s realization that the caestus is impractical for real fighting marks a psychological peak where his ing…
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friendship · positive
Lupus is a trusted friend and ally of Beric, often aiding him in his struggles. How this plays out →
- Beric
friendship · positive
Lupus is a trusted friend and ally of Beric, often aiding him in his struggles. How this plays out →
- Beric
friendship · positive
Lupus is a trusted friend and ally of Beric, often aiding him in his struggles. How this plays out →
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