Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral · Character
Philistia
The land of the Philistines, personified in the Goliath poem.
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First appearance: Goliath of Gath
Philistia shows up with force in Goliath of Gath. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Philistine army, which flees after Goliath's death.
Philistia first appears in 0014 goliath of gath.
In Goliath of Gath: The Philistine army, which flees after Goliath's death.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Mythological and Classical Figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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