Orlando Furioso · Character
Richardetto
A Christian knight, brother of Rinaldo.
minor
Also known as Sir Richardetto, Young Richardetto
First appearance: canto i
Richardetto shows up with force in Canto XXV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Condemned to death by Marsilius, rescued by Rogero from the flames.
Richardetto first appears in 0003 canto i.
In Canto XXV: Condemned to death by Marsilius, rescued by Rogero from the flames.
Later, in Canto XXVI: One of the three companions; yields the quest to recover Frontino to Rogero.
Free preview opens at this moment — character cards, Character Web, and themes sit beside the text as you read.
Character Web
24 connectionsA slice of how Richardetto sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Bradamant's Messengers and Kin
- Protagonist
- Primary Christian and Saracen Knights
- Knights and Monsters
+19 more in the full Character Web
Open in readerNarrative arc
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…
Full beat labels and climax notes unlock in the reader.
Follow the arc while readingIn the story
Richardetto appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
Spoil-light check-ins for Richardetto unlock in the free preview.
See Richardetto in canto i