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Hadrian the Seventh · Character
Alaric Crowe
Mrs. Crowe's son, a troubled young man.
minor
Also known as Alaric
First appearance: xi
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- Papal court and allies
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
In this scene, Hadrian reaches an emotional and psychological peak by violently rejecting his own past efforts…
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