Poetry · Character
the false Sultan
A deceptive ruler figure in a narrative.
minor
First appearance: a fairy tale
the false Sultan shows up with force in Mercy for Armenia. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The false Sultan speaks arrogantly, rejecting messengers of mercy and inflicting cruel tortures on the sick, prisoners, and hungry, saving by slaughter.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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