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Ferraù

A Saracen knight, one of Angelica's suitors.

minor

Also known as fierce Ferraù

First appearance: Canto I

Ferraù shows up with force in Canto I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Fights Rinaldo, breaks an oath, and swears a new vow to obtain Orlando's helmet.
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In Canto I: Fights Rinaldo, breaks an oath, and swears a new vow to obtain Orlando's helmet. Later, in Canto XII: Challenges Orlando and…

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24 connections

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RIRinaldoBRBradamantRIRichardettoSASansonetALAlmonioFEFerraù

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Primary Christian and Saracen Knights
  • Bradamant's Messengers and Kin
  • Miscellaneous Characters

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • 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 Ferraù in Canto I