Poetry · Character
Collatine
Lucrece's husband, whose proud tongue unlocks the treasure of his happy state in Tarquin's tent and sets a bateless edge on his guest's keen appetite.
supporting
Also known as quoth Collatine
First appearance: the rape of lucrece
As a supporting figure in Poetry, Collatine is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Lucrece's husband, mentioned as the one Tarquin betrays.
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With Lucrece (family): Collatine is Lucrece's husband, whose boast about her virtue inadvertently leads to her tragedy. With Tarquin (friendship): Collatine and Tarquin are fellow Roman noblemen and friends, a bond…
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Relationship types
- Family
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Roman Political Figures
- Protagonist
- Mythological and Personified Figures
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Lucrece
family · positive
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- Tarquin
friendship · negative
- Collatinus
family · positive
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