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Helena

Mother of Constantine, mentioned in the Gallicanus play.

minor

Also known as Helena, noble Helena

First appearance: gallicanus

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In Characters: Mother of Constantine, listed in Part I. Later, in Scene XII: Mentioned as arriving with Constance and the other women,…

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Drusiana’s desperate plea for death to preserve her chastity and prevent another’s sin represents the emotiona…

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