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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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ISIsabellaMAMatildaHIHippolitaMAManfredBIBiancaTSThe Stranger

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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

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