Orlando Furioso · Character
Medoro
A young Saracen soldier whose faithfulness to his fallen king leads him into the arms of Angelica.
supporting
Also known as young Medoro, Faithful Medoro, good Medoro
First appearance: canto i
As a supporting figure in Orlando Furioso, Medoro is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Resolves to recover his lord Dardinello's body from the battlefield, showing loyalty.
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Medoro is a foot soldier in the Moorish army, notable at first only for refusing to abandon the body of his slain lord Dardinello. Wounded and hunted, he is found and healed by Angelica, and the two fall in love in a…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Medoro and Companions
- Primary Christian and Saracen Knights
- Minor Knights and Villains
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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 Medoro in canto i