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Cleonymus

Athenian politician mocked for cowardice, appears as a joke.

minor

First appearance: the birds

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7 connections

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PIPisthetaerusCACalliasPIPisanderEPEpopsPIPisistratusCLCleonymus

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Mortal and Mythic References
  • Protagonist
  • Divine Inspirations and Comic Targets

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

SetupBreaking pointClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point

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