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Orlando Furioso · Character

Lydia

A cruel lady punished in hell.

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Also known as wretched Lydia

First appearance: canto i

Lydia shows up with force in Canto XXXIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The spirit of Lydia, punished in smoke for her ingratitude and scorn toward her lover Alcestes.
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  • Miscellaneous Characters
  • Primary Christian and Saracen Knights
  • Knights and Monsters

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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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