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The Blazing World · Character

The Devil

Satanic figure referenced in moral and religious contexts.

minor

First appearance: the description of a new world called the blazing world

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With The Serpent (friendship): The Devil and the Serpent are allied figures of temptation and deception, working together to undermine virtue. With The Empress (rivalry): The Devil opposes the Empress's virtuous rule,…

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Character Web

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TSThe SerpentTEThe EmpressTCThe CabbalistsTCThe CabbalaTDThe Devil

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Rivalry
  • Other

Character groups

  • Mystical and Moral Antagonists
  • Protagonist
  • Historical and Symbolic Authorities

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point

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