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Quo Vadis · Character

John

The Apostle John who appears briefly with Peter in Rome.

minor

First appearance: ix

John shows up with force in Quo Vadis. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Present with Paul and Linus when Peter returns.
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Character Web

6 connections

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MIMiriamNENeroTITigellinusPEPetroniusPOPaul of TarsusJOJohn

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Historical and minor figures
  • Christian community and converts
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See John in ix