Orlando Furioso · Character
Constantine
Emperor of Greece, father of Leo.
minor
Also known as good Constantine
First appearance: canto i
Constantine shows up with force in Canto XLIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Constantine, the Grecian emperor, seeks Bradamant for his son Leo.
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Character groups
- Greek Imperial Family
- Protagonist
- Primary Christian and Saracen Knights
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Astolpho, usin…
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See Constantine in canto i