Hudibras · Character
Hercules
Mythological hero, used in epic comparisons.
minor
First appearance: part i canto i
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Referenced in the note on Cerberus, as he tied up the dog and made it follow.
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- Allusions and minor characters
- Bear-baiting combatants
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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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See Hercules in part i canto i