Leviathan · Character
St. Matthew
Apostle and author of the Gospel of Matthew, formerly a tax collector.
minor
Also known as Matt
First appearance: part i of man
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With Jesus Christ (professional): Jesus Christ and St. Matthew share a teacher-disciple bond, with Matthew being one of the twelve apostles and a gospel writer. With Jesus Christ (professional): Jesus Christ and St.
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- Early Christian and adversarial figures
- Protagonist
- Biblical and religious leaders
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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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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See St. Matthew in part i of man