The Castle of Otranto · Character
Jerome
A friar whose counsel Manfred seeks and whose hidden knowledge of Theodore's origins makes him the story's uneasy keeper of buried truth.
supporting
Also known as Father Jerome, Friar Jerome
First appearance: i
As a supporting figure in The Castle of Otranto, Jerome is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Jerome rebukes Manfred for his sinful designs, but later feigns compliance to protect Hippolita and Isabella.
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Father Jerome moves between the castle's corridors and the church's authority, a holy man whose advice the tyrannical Manfred both demands and resents. He carries a secret about Theodore's parentage that binds him to…
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18 connectionsA slice of how Jerome sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Friendship
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Main Characters and Ghosts
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
Manfred’s psychological peak occurs as he confronts the impossibility of his situation, torn between resigning…
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- Manfred
rivalry · negative
Jerome, as a holy father and protector of Isabella, actively opposes Manfred's wicked… How this plays out →
- Hippolita
friendship · positive
- Isabella
friendship · positive
- Theodore
family · positive
- Manfred
rivalry · negative
Jerome, as a holy father and protector of Isabella, actively opposes Manfred's wicked… How this plays out →
- Isabella
friendship · positive
- Manfred
rivalry · negative
Jerome, as a holy father and protector of Isabella, actively opposes Manfred's wicked… How this plays out →
- Hippolita
friendship · positive
- Hippolita
friendship · positive
- Theodore
family · positive
- Theodore
family · positive
- Isabella
friendship · positive
Relationship notes
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Jerome appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.