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Hudibras · Character

Cupid

God of love, referenced in romantic satire.

minor

First appearance: part i canto i

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With Hudibras (psychological): Cupid represents the romantic obsession and delusion that drives Hudibras's foolish pursuit of a…

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  • Psychological
  • Other

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  • Allusions and minor characters
  • Protagonist

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

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Cupid in part i canto i