Hudibras · Character
Cerdon
A stout cobbler-turned-warrior who pledges his twig will make the fur fly about Hudibras's ears and Ralph's.
supporting
Also known as The upright Cerdon next advanc't, Cerdon the Great, valiant Cerdon, Last Colon, Colon
First appearance: part i canto i
As a supporting figure in Hudibras, Cerdon is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
A warrior who joins Trulla in rescuing the bear.
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Cerdon is one of the resolute tradesmen Orsin rallies after the bear-baiting rout, a fighter as ready with a cobbler's pun as with a cudgel. He answers Orsin's fury with practical news, reporting that he and Trulla…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
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Character groups
- Bear-baiting combatants
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because Hudibras reaches his emotional nadir, comparing himself to the fallen Nebu…
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rivalry · negative
Cerdon, a cunning and deceitful character, opposes Hudibras and contributes to his… How this plays out →
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See Cerdon in part i canto i