Orlando Furioso · Character
Philander
A knight who suffers from love.
minor
Also known as the sad Philander, The good Philander
First appearance: canto i
Philander shows up with force in Canto XXI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The knight's brother, who is betrayed by Gabrina and accidentally kills his friend Argaeus.
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Character groups
- Minor Knights and Villains
- Protagonist
- 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 Philander in canto i