Orlando Furioso · Character
Argaeus
A knight who loves an unworthy woman.
minor
First appearance: canto i
Argaeus shows up with force in Canto XXI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The husband of Gabrina, who is deceived by her and later killed by Philander.
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- Primary Christian and Saracen Knights
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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