Orlando Furioso · Character
Polinesso
Duke of Albany, a villain who slanders Geneura.
minor
Also known as This Polinesso, False Polinesso, The unhappy Polinesso
First appearance: canto i
Polinesso shows up with force in Canto V. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Polinesso is the Duke of Albany who deceives Dalinda, feigns love for Geneura, and plots to ruin her reputation out of spite.
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In Canto V: Polinesso is the Duke of Albany who deceives Dalinda, feigns love for Geneura, and plots to ruin her reputation out of spite. Later, in Canto VI: The villain who plotted against Geneura; dies in the duel…
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- Other
Character groups
- Primary Christian and Saracen Knights
- Protagonist
- Scottish Subplot Characters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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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 Polinesso in canto i