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Chiron
A mythological figure referenced in allegory.
minor
First appearance: the descent of marbodius into hell
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended Cast of Minor and Background Characters
- Minor Social and Religious Characters
- Protagonist
- Founding and Medieval Figures
- Later Social and Political 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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