The Charterhouse of Parma · Character
Marchesa Raversi
A sharp-tongued court schemer who leads the faction against the Duchessa Sanseverina and works tirelessly to ruin her influence.
supporting
Also known as the Marchesa Raversi, Signora Raversi, the Raversi, the Signora Marchesa Raversi
First appearance: vii
As a supporting figure in The Charterhouse of Parma, Marchesa Raversi is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The Marchesa Raversi is described as the head of the Liberal Party at the Court of Parma, an intriguing woman capable of anything.
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The Marchesa Raversi is the centre of Parma's opposition salon, a woman whose wit and malice make her the natural rival of the Duchessa. She cultivates the Prince's suspicions, spreads damaging rumours, and treats court…
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- Other
Character groups
- Minor Court and Family Figures
- Central Court and Family
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of the Duchessa's de…
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