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Cerberus

The three-headed dog of myth, referenced as a character in the narrative.

minor

Also known as Proud Cerberus

First appearance: Canto I

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In Canto I: Used in a simile comparing Hudibras's polyglot gabble to Cerberus pronouncing a leash of languages at once. Later, in Endnotes: Explained in a note as a three-headed dog from poetry, symbolizing past,…

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EVEveADAdamHEHerculesSISidrophelDEDemosthenesCECerberus

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  • Allusions and minor characters
  • Satirical historical figures

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Cerberus in Canto I
See Cerberus in Canto I