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The Castle of Otranto · Character

Don Ricardo

Manfred's grandfather, whose usurpation of Otranto is revealed.

minor

Also known as Ricardo

First appearance: preface to the first edition

Don Ricardo first appears in 0004 preface to the first edition.

See Don Ricardo in preface to the first editionBook page

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MAManfredALAlfonsoHFHoly FatherTSThe StrangerMAMatildaDRDon Ricardo

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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

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See Don Ricardo in preface to the first edition