Orlando Furioso · Character
Lydia
A cruel lady punished in hell.
minor
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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- Primary Christian and Saracen Knights
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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 Lydia in canto i