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The Castle of Otranto · Character

St. Nicholas

A saint invoked by characters in moments of distress.

minor

Also known as Nicholas

First appearance: i

St. Nicholas shows up with force in Preface to the First Edition. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in the context of devotion to St.
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15 connections

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FRFredericMAManfredBIBiancaTGThomas GrayMAMadamSNSt. Nicholas

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  • Other

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  • Author and References
  • Main Characters and Ghosts
  • Protagonist

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

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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