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Norandino

King of Damascus.

minor

Also known as king Norandino, The valiant Norandino

First appearance: canto i

Norandino shows up with force in Canto XVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

King of Syria, hosts the tournament, mocks Gryphon, and orders his detention.
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Norandino first appears in 0003 canto i.

In Canto XVII: King of Syria, hosts the tournament, mocks Gryphon, and orders his detention.

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AGAgramantRORodomontRIRinaldoMAMarphisaZEZerbinoNONorandino

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  • Other

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  • Miscellaneous Characters
  • Scottish Subplot Characters
  • Allies and Antagonists of Orlando
  • Primary Christian and Saracen Knights

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

SetupAftermathClimax
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  • 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 Norandino in canto i
See Norandino in Canto XVII