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Messer Naldo

A minor character mentioned in the context of Florentine politics.

minor

Also known as Naldo

First appearance: xxxv what florence was thinking of

Messer Naldo's tie to Tessa is one of the pressures that moves Romola—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Tessa (professional): Messer Naldo is a doctor or official who interacts with Tessa, possibly in a medical or legal capacity. With Tessa (professional): Messer Naldo is a doctor or official who interacts with…

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Character Web

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SCSer CecconeTETessaRDRomola de' BardiMBMonna BrigidaNONofriMNMesser Naldo

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting cast and background characters
  • Political opponents of Savonarola
  • Main characters and associates

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

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Relationships

  • Tessa

    professional · neutral

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  • Tessa

    professional · neutral

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