Orlando Furioso · Character
Olivier
A Christian paladin of Charlemagne's court, brother to Orlando and a steady counterweight to his friend's consuming passions.
supporting
Also known as Good Olivier, valiant Olivier, Bold Olivier, the Marquis Olivier
First appearance: canto i
As a supporting figure in Orlando Furioso, Olivier is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Engages Agramant in combat; fights alongside Orlando and Brandimart.
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Olivier stands among the twelve peers of France, known for good judgment as much as for his sword, and he is often the one who sees clearly what Orlando's love for Angelica has obscured. He fights in the same campaigns,…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Knights and Monsters
- Primary Christian and Saracen Knights
- Protagonist
- 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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See Olivier in canto i