Hudibras · Character
Muhammad
Prophet of Islam, mentioned in religious satire.
minor
Also known as Mahomet
First appearance: Canto I
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In Canto I: Referenced in the line 'Like Mahomet's, were ass and widgeon' to mock the apostles of the fierce religion Hudibras follows. Later, in Canto II: Mentioned as 'Mahomet (your chief)' who mixed Christian…
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- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because Hudibras reaches his emotional nadir, comparing himself to the fallen Nebu…
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See Muhammad in Canto I