Figures of Earth · Character
King Ferdinand
A wicked king turned hollow saint, whose improved digestion and infinite loving-kindness barely hide the torments he still plans.
supporting
Also known as wicked King Ferdinand, Ferdinand, Duke Asmund
First appearance: vii the crown of wisdom
As a supporting figure in Figures of Earth, King Ferdinand is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Believes the feather is a holy relic, reforms his wicked ways to become a saint, and grants Manuel the fief of Poictesme.
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Ferdinand, once a vainglorious tyrant, now wears a relic in place of his crown and deals tenderly with all, since he cannot be angry with creatures bound for hell or purgatory while he plays a gold harp in heaven. His…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Manuel's Wives and Family
- Mythical Beings and Minor Characters
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Manuel’s irrever…
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- Dom Manuel
professional · ambivalent
Manuel serves as King Ferdinand's champion and later son-in-law, a relationship of feudal… How this plays out →
- Dom Manuel
professional · ambivalent
Manuel serves as King Ferdinand's champion and later son-in-law, a relationship of feudal… How this plays out →
- Dom Manuel
professional · ambivalent
Manuel serves as King Ferdinand's champion and later son-in-law, a relationship of feudal… How this plays out →
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