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Raphael

A named male character, possibly an artist or friend.

minor

First appearance: a journey round my room

Raphael shows up with force in Chapter XXIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Cited as an example of a painter whose works will continue to enchant future generations.
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In Chapter XXIV: Cited as an example of a painter whose works will continue to enchant future generations. Later, in XXVI: The narrator examines Raphael's portrait, praising his genius and condemning his mistress for…

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See Raphael in a journey round my room

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Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Raphael in a journey round my room