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Alidoro

A mastiff dog who helps Pinocchio escape from a farmer.

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First appearance: xxi pinocchio acts as watch dog

Alidoro's tie to Pinocchio is one of the pressures that moves The Adventures of Pinocchio—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Alidoro chases Pinocchio into the sea, nearly drowns, and is rescued by Pinocchio.
In the storyXXVIII: Pinocchio Escapes Being Fried Like a FishOpen this moment free

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With Pinocchio (friendship): Alidoro is a mastiff dog who befriends Pinocchio and helps him escape from the farmer's trap. With Pinocchio (friendship): Alidoro is a mastiff dog who befriends Pinocchio and helps him…

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2 connections

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  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting Cast and Obstacles
  • Protagonist

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Relationships

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