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Giovanni Bapini

A philosopher figure, possibly a satirical portrait of a real thinker.

minor

Also known as Giovanni, Bapini, the philosopher Giovanni Bapini

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The philosopher, whose toes are the object of the woman's speculation; he is cymophanous and importunes mobs, teaching Franchi about earthquakes and women.

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With Ova (rivalry): Giovanni Bapini and Ova are locked in a tense rivalry, possibly over status or affection, with frequent confrontations. With Raminetti (rivalry): Giovanni Bapini and Raminetti are bitter rivals,…

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Character groups

Familial and domestic network
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Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Ova
rivalry · negative
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Raminetti
rivalry · negative

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Giovanni Franchi
The philosopher, whose toes are the object of the woman's speculation; he is cymophanous and importunes mobs, teaching Franchi about earthquakes and women.
Lions’ Jaws
Erudite philosopher experimenting with auto-hypnotic God-head, joins flabbergastism, publishes comments linking women to plumbing, and advertises his ugliness as an aphrodisiac.
Songs to Joannes
Implied as the 'Joannes' addressed, the object of the speaker's conflicted passion and critique, representing the failed lover and intellectual counterpart.

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