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Mirèio · Character

Santen

A local figure or saintly person.

minor

Also known as the Santen, good Santen

First appearance: canto x camargue

Santen shows up with force in Canto VIII: La Crau. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In Canto VIII: La Crau: Invoked as St. Gent; Mirèio prays to him and he causes a well to appear. Later, in Canto XII: Death: Present at…

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Character Web

6 connections

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JMJano MarioMIMirèioAMAmbroiLALagalantoMAMarthaSASanten

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting and background characters
  • Protagonist
  • Central family and lovers

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Climax.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Mirèio’s flight across the Camargue under the “pouring fire of the June sky” marks the emotional and psycholog…

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Santen appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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See Santen in canto x camargue