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The Castle of Otranto · Character

Alfonso

The former rightful prince of Otranto, whose ghostly presence haunts the castle.

minor

Also known as Prince Alfonso, Alfonso the Good, good Alfonso, Lord Alfonso

First appearance: the castle of otranto

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MAManfredJEJeromeTHTheodoreFRFredericHIHippolitaALAlfonso

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Manfred’s psychological peak occurs as he confronts the impossibility of his situation, torn between resigning…

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