Orlando Furioso · Character
Dudon
A Danish Christian knight.
minor
Also known as Danish Dudon, sturdy Dudon, Sir Dudon, Bold Dudon
First appearance: canto i
Dudon shows up with force in Canto XXXI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Fights alongside Rinaldo against the Saracens.
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In Canto XXXI: Fights alongside Rinaldo against the Saracens. Later, in Canto XL: Assaults the Moorish fleet, captures seven kings and…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Medoro and Companions
- Primary Christian and Saracen Knights
- Protagonist
- Knights and Monsters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- 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 Dudon in canto i