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Jupiter

Chief Roman god, used as an example of pagan religion.

minor

Also known as the same Jupiter

First appearance: part i of man

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In X: Of Power, Worth, Dignity, Honour, and Worthiness: Cited as an example of ancient heathen honouring the gods through poems that…

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JCJesus ChristHOHomerSESir Edward CokeMEMercuryDADavidJUJupiter

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Historical and theological exemplars
  • Protagonist
  • Biblical and religious leaders

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because it reveals the sovereign's right to punish is not a gift from subj…

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