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Creon

The tyrant of Thebes in the Knight's Tale.

minor

Also known as the oldë Creon, the tyrant Creon

First appearance: the knight s tale

Creon first appears in 0001 the knight s tale.

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PAPalamonTKThe KnightTHTheseusALAllaDADamianCRCreon

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  • Other

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  • Diverse pilgrims and tale characters
  • Protagonist
  • Noble romance and corruption
  • Moral exemplars and advisors

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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