Hudibras · Character
Sidrophel
A fraudulent astrologer and conjurer who sells Hudibras the supernatural answers he is too vain to doubt.
supporting
Also known as This Sidrophel, Sidrophello, Sir Agrippa, Cornelius Agrippa, Sir Cornelius Agrippa
First appearance: part ii canto ii
As a supporting figure in Hudibras, Sidrophel is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The astrologer and 'Rosy-crucian' who debates with Hudibras, is defeated in a fight, and feigns death to escape.
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With Hudibras (rivalry): Hudibras confronts the astrologer Sidrophel as an antagonist, accusing him of fraud and engaging in a violent quarrel. With Ralpho (rivalry): Ralpho, a skeptical Puritan, derides Sidrophel's…
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See Sidrophel in part ii canto iiCharacter Web
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- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Allusions and minor characters
- Protagonist
- Bear-baiting combatants
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Open in readerNarrative arc
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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- Hudibras
rivalry · negative
Hudibras confronts the astrologer Sidrophel as an antagonist, accusing him of fraud and… How this plays out →
- Ralpho
rivalry · negative
- Ralpho
rivalry · negative
- Hudibras
rivalry · negative
Hudibras confronts the astrologer Sidrophel as an antagonist, accusing him of fraud and… How this plays out →
- Hudibras
rivalry · negative
Hudibras confronts the astrologer Sidrophel as an antagonist, accusing him of fraud and… How this plays out →
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See Sidrophel in part ii canto iiIn the story
Sidrophel appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Sidrophel in part ii canto ii