Orlando Furioso · Character
Frontino
Rogero's faithful horse.
minor
Also known as the good Frontino, the Child Frontino
First appearance: canto i
Frontino's tie to Rogero is one of the pressures that moves Orlando Furioso—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Rogero's steed, left unharnessed in the wood as Rogero prepares to die.
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With Rogero (professional): Frontino is Rogero's loyal and prized horse, serving as his steed. With Rogero (professional): Frontino is Rogero's loyal and prized horse, serving as his steed. With Rogero (professional):…
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See Frontino in canto iCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Enchantresses and Magical Aids
- Protagonist
- Primary Christian and Saracen Knights
- Scottish Subplot Characters
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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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- Rogero
professional · positive
Frontino is Rogero's loyal and prized horse, serving as his steed. How this plays out →
- Rogero
professional · positive
Frontino is Rogero's loyal and prized horse, serving as his steed. How this plays out →
- Rogero
professional · positive
Frontino is Rogero's loyal and prized horse, serving as his steed. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Frontino in canto iIn the story
Frontino appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Frontino in canto i