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Romulus

Mythical founder of Rome, mentioned in passing comparisons.

minor

First appearance: part i canto i

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OCOliver CromwellAPApolloBOBongeySISidrophelJOJoan of ArcRORomulus

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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 Romulus in part i canto i