The Castle of Otranto · Character
Madam
A formal address used for noblewomen, especially Hippolita.
minor
Also known as Dear Madam
First appearance: i
Madam's tie to Bianca is one of the pressures that moves The Castle of Otranto—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Addressed as 'gracious lady' and praised for her tender yet firm nature.
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With Bianca (professional): Bianca serves Madam (likely Hippolita or another lady of the castle) as a domestic servant, gossiping and carrying out orders. With Bianca (professional): Bianca serves Madam (likely…
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14 connectionsA slice of how Madam sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Main Characters and Ghosts
- Protagonist
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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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- Bianca
professional · ambivalent
Bianca serves Madam (likely Hippolita or another lady of the castle) as a domestic… How this plays out →
- Bianca
professional · ambivalent
Bianca serves Madam (likely Hippolita or another lady of the castle) as a domestic… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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Madam appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
