Poetry · Character
Collatinus
The Roman nobleman whose wager on his wife's incomparable chastity wins him the victory at supper and, unknowingly, invites the ruin of everything he boasts.
supporting
First appearance: the rape of lucrece
As a supporting figure in Poetry, Collatinus is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Referenced in Tarquin's internal debate as the wronged husband.
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With Lucrece (family): Collatinus is Lucrece's father, who shares in the family's devastation after her rape and death. With Tarquin (social): Collatinus and Tarquin are acquaintances in Roman high society, their…
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Relationship types
- Family
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Roman Political 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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- Lucrece
family · positive
Collatinus is Lucrece's father, who shares in the family's devastation after her rape and… How this plays out →
- Tarquin
social · negative
- Collatine
family · positive
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