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Dionysodorus

Euthydemus' brother and partner in argument, a smiling tag-team wrestler of words who finishes whatever trap his brother has begun.

supporting

First appearance: Euthydemus

As a supporting figure in Dialogues, Dionysodorus is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Brother of Euthydemus, also a sophist, who joins in the verbal tricks.
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Dionysodorus works the room alongside Euthydemus, leaning in close with a face beaming with laughter to predict a boy's refutation before the boy has finished answering. Where his brother opens the exchange,…

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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