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Aegidius Aucupis
A character from the medieval period, possibly a merchant.
minor
Also known as Mother Rouquin Aegidius Aucupis, Rouquin, Mother Rouquin
First appearance: I: Mother Rouquin
Aegidius Aucupis shows up with force in Signs in the Moon. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Latin name of Giles Birdcatcher, used in the chapter to refer to the same learned monk.
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In Signs in the Moon: The Latin name of Giles Birdcatcher, used in the chapter to refer to the same learned monk. Later, in I: Mother Rouquin: Mentioned as the Erasmus of the Penguins, whose age of free inquiry led to…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Medieval Royalty and Nobility
- Protagonist
- Political and Military Antagonists
- Religious and Allegorical Figures
- Founding and Medieval Figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological and political reversal where the Republicans, p…
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See Aegidius Aucupis in I: Mother Rouquin