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The Duchess of Malfi · Character

Pilgrim

A pilgrim who appears briefly in a scene.

minor

Also known as First Pilgrim

First appearance: scene iii

See Pilgrim in scene iiiBook page

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CACardinalJUJuliaDODuchess of MalfiABAntonio BolognaFEFerdinandPIPilgrim

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  • Other

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  • Minor observers and attendants
  • Central conspirators and victims
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological and emotional peak where Bosola overhears…

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