The Divine Comedy · Character
Folco of Marseille
Troubadour turned bishop, appears in the Heaven of Venus.
minor
Also known as Folco
First appearance: Canto IX
Folco of Marseille shows up with force in Canto IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A former troubadour and bishop, now a radiant soul in Venus, who speaks of his passionate past and identifies Rahab among the blessed.
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- Sinners and Historical Figures
- Heavenly Guides and Saints
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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