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Characters in Part I explained
This chapter lists the characters appearing in Part I of the play, including the Emperor Constantine, his daughter Constance, the general Gallicanus and his daughters Artemia and Attica, the almoners John and Paul, various court and militar
What happens
This chapter lists the characters appearing in Part I of the play, including the Emperor Constantine, his daughter Constance, the general Gallicanus and his daughters Artemia and Attica, the almoners John and Paul, various court and military figures, and Helena, mother of Constantine.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Drusiana’s desperate plea for death to preserve her chastity and prevent another’s sin represents the emotiona…
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Follow the arc while readingCharacters to notice
- Constantine
Emperor, father of Constance.
- Gallicanus
General, father of Artemia and Attica.
- Artemia
Daughter of Gallicanus.
- Helena
Mother of Constantine.
- Paul
Grand Almoner to Constance.
- Bradan
King of the Scythians.
