Jurgen · Character
John the Twentieth
A pope who appears in Heaven during Jurgen's visit.
minor
Also known as John, Pope John the Twentieth
First appearance: xli of compromises in heaven
John the Twentieth shows up with force in XL: The Ascension of Pope Jurgen. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The papal identity Jurgen assumes; the mansion prepared for him in Heaven is vacant.
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In XL: The Ascension of Pope Jurgen: The papal identity Jurgen assumes; the mansion prepared for him in Heaven is vacant. Later, in XL: The Ascension of Pope Jurgen: The pope who asserts that John the Twentieth never…
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- Other
Character groups
- Mythological and Historical Figures
- Mortal and Mythic Women
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because Jurgen’s calm, rational dismissal of his father Coth’s lifelong guilt—redu…
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