Gil Blas · Character
Prince Enriquez
A young prince who falls in love with a commoner, causing court intrigue.
minor
Also known as Enriquez, The enamoured Enriquez
First appearance: xv
Prince Enriquez's tie to Blanche is one of the pressures that moves Gil Blas—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Blanche's beloved, who had a secret passage built to her chamber; his infidelity is suspected by Blanche.
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With Blanche (romantic): Blanche and Prince Enriquez are secret lovers, their romance threatened by court politics and family opposition. With Leontio Siffredi (rivalry): Leontio Siffredi is a jealous rival of Prince…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Theatrical and Courtly Love
- Merchants and Innkeepers
- Minor Characters and Extras
- Patrons and Companions
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Blanche
romantic · positive
Blanche and Prince Enriquez are secret lovers, their romance threatened by court politics… How this plays out →
- Leontio Siffredi
rivalry · negative
- Leontio Siffredi
rivalry · negative
- Blanche
romantic · positive
Blanche and Prince Enriquez are secret lovers, their romance threatened by court politics… How this plays out →
- Blanche
romantic · positive
Blanche and Prince Enriquez are secret lovers, their romance threatened by court politics… How this plays out →
- Leontio Siffredi
rivalry · negative
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