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The Castle of Otranto · Character
The Stranger
A mysterious knight who appears in the castle and challenges Manfred.
minor
Also known as this stranger
First appearance: ii
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- Other
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- 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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