Pericles · Character
Leonine
Servant of Dionyza hired to murder Marina.
minor
Also known as O villain Leonine
First appearance: Scene I
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With Marina (rivalry): Leonine is hired by Cleon to murder Marina, acting as her would-be assassin. With Cleon (professional): Cleon hires Leonine as his servant to carry out the murder of Marina. With Marina (rivalry):…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Brothel and Ephesus characters
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Thaisa’s despair…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Marina
rivalry · negative
- Cleon
professional · negative
- Marina
rivalry · negative
- Cleon
professional · negative
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See Leonine in Scene IIn the story
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See Leonine in Scene I