Short Fiction · Character
Manfred
A villainous or morally corrupt character.
minor
Also known as the miscreant Manfred
First appearance: A Tale of the Passions
Manfred's tie to Unknown Narrator is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The deceased King of Naples; his death is a turning point, and his spirit is invoked by Despina in her appeal to Lostendardo.
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With Unknown Narrator (rivalry): Manfred is a rival or enemy of the narrator, often clashing with them in pursuit of conflicting goals. With Unknown Narrator (rivalry): Manfred is a rival or enemy of the narrator, often…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Historical Villainy
- Diverse Ensemble
- Love and Intrigue
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it represents the protagonist's final, desperate attempt to confro…
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rivalry · negative
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- Unknown Narrator
rivalry · negative
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