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Mascarini

An Italian actor and friend of Laura's theatrical troupe.

minor

First appearance: ii

Mascarini shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The minister of the Grand Duke of Florence, husband of Lucretia, and target of Don Raphael's friendship.
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In I: The minister of the Grand Duke of Florence, husband of Lucretia, and target of Don Raphael's friendship. Later, in V: Martín Ligero, a dancing master, presents himself to Gil Blas as a candidate to teach Don…

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PEPrince EnriquezJNJoseph NavarroLULucretiaDRDon RaphaelLULucindaMAMascarini

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Characters and Extras
  • Theatrical and Courtly Love
  • Romantic and Domestic Intrigue

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  • Escalation
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  • Closing

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