Orlando Furioso · Character
Sacripant
The King of Circassia, a valiant suitor of Angelica whose dignity keeps getting dented by the woman he cannot win.
supporting
Also known as King Sacripant, Valiant King Sacripant
First appearance: Canto I
As a supporting figure in Orlando Furioso, Sacripant is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Laments his love for Angelica, then encounters her in the forest.
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Sacripant is a genuine champion — brave, courteous, and hopelessly in love with Angelica, who treats his devotion as a convenience. His rivalry with Orlando and the other suitors makes him both a worthy knight and a…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Sorcerer and Magical Mounts
- Primary Christian and Saracen Knights
- Protagonist
- Allies and Antagonists of Orlando
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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 Sacripant in Canto I