Gil Blas · Character
Lucretia
A beautiful and witty actress, friend of Laura.
minor
Also known as the peerless Lucretia, Lovely Lucretia, charming Lucretia
First appearance: xvii
Lucretia shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The enchanting wife of Mascarini, object of the Grand Duke's secret love.
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In I: The enchanting wife of Mascarini, object of the Grand Duke's secret love. Later, in I: A fourteen-year-old actress of remarkable beauty and talent, daughter of Laura and the Marquis of Marialva; the object of Gil…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Theatrical and Courtly Love
- Legal and Noble Allies
- Protagonist
- Romantic and Domestic Intrigue
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- I
- I
- Santillane makes his report to the minister, who commissions him to send for Lucretia—The first appearance of that actress before the court.
- III
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See Lucretia in xvii