Orlando Furioso · Character
Doralice
A Saracen princess, beloved of Mandricardo and Rodomont.
minor
Also known as Fair Doralice, beauteous Doralice
First appearance: canto i
Doralice shows up with force in Canto XIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as the object of Mandricardo's joy after his exploits.
Doralice first appears in 0003 canto i.
In Canto XIV: Mentioned as the object of Mandricardo's joy after his exploits.
Later, in Canto XXVI: Cause of the discord between Mandricardo and Rodomont; travels with them.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Allies and Antagonists of Orlando
- Scottish Subplot Characters
- 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
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See Doralice in canto i