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The Columbiad · Character

Rocha

A young character, possibly a native or Spanish figure, involved in the New World narrative.

minor

Also known as young Rocha

First appearance: book i

Rocha shows up with force in Book III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Inca's son, sent to offer peace to the savages, captured, and nearly sacrificed before being rescued.
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