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Sansonet

A Christian knight, companion of Rogero.

minor

Also known as Sir Sansonet, Sansonetto, the worthy Sansonetto

First appearance: canto i

Sansonet shows up with force in Canto XXII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

First knight to joust from Pinnabel's castle; unhorsed by Rogero.
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In Canto XXII: First knight to joust from Pinnabel's castle; unhorsed by Rogero. Later, in Canto XL: Leads the Christian fleet against…

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RORogeroRIRinaldoMAMarphisaCHCharlemagneAGAgramantSASansonet

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Miscellaneous Characters
  • Protagonist
  • Primary Christian and Saracen Knights
  • Scottish Subplot Characters

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Sansonet in canto i