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Mammon

The demon of wealth who tempts Guyon in his cave.

minor

Also known as Forthy great Mammon

First appearance: Canto VII

Mammon shows up with force in Canto VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mammon, the god of wealth, tempts Guyon with riches and leads him into his underground realm.
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TATalusSCSir CalidoreSGSir GuyonPAPalmerMOMolannaMAMammon

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Temperance and Holiness
  • Virtues and Vices
  • Protagonist
  • Love and Chastity

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

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

This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Artegall's pride…

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See Mammon in Canto VII
See Mammon in Canto VII