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The Count of Monte Cristo · Character

Peppino

A young bandit saved from execution by the Count, later serving him.

minor

Also known as poor Peppino

First appearance: La Mazzolata

Peppino shows up with force in La Mazzolata. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as a condemned bandit, originally sentenced to beheading but possibly pardoned, altering the execution order.
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In La Mazzolata: Mentioned as a condemned bandit, originally sentenced to beheading but possibly pardoned, altering the execution order. Later, in The Carnival at Rome: Peppino escapes during the execution, taking…

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13 connections

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SPSignor PastriniBDBaron DanglarsEDEdmond DantèsFDFranz d'ÉpinayJAJacopoPEPeppino

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Roman bandit group
  • Peripheral Characters
  • Count's allies and targets
  • Protagonist

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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