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Jupiter

King of the gods, descends in a vision to comfort Posthumus.

minor

First appearance: Scene IV

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In Scene IV: Descends in thunder on an eagle to rebuke the ghosts and deliver a prophecy of Posthumus's eventual happiness and Britain's…

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PIPisanioIMImogenCLCaius LuciusIAIachimoCLClotenJUJupiter

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  • Historical and divine figures
  • Main characters and family
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

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  • Escalation
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  • Closing

Posthumus reaches his emotional and psychological peak here by moving from vengeful rage to profound guilt and…

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