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The Great Illusion · Character

Philip II

King of Spain, referenced as a historical example of imperial power.

minor

Also known as Philip

First appearance: the great illusion

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ARAristotleFHFrederic Harri…DGDr. GaevernitzPIPhilip II

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  • Naval Power Advocates

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological turning point where the pacifist argument shift…

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