The Indiscreet Jewels · Character
Alphana
A woman whose toy speaks, exposing her infidelity.
minor
Also known as the Ring Alphana The Sultan
First appearance: xvii the two devouts
Alphana's tie to Hippomanes is one of the pressures that moves The Indiscreet Jewels—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The daughter of a senator, whose Toy reveals her past and her current tryst with Hippomanes.
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With Hippomanes (romantic): Alphana and Hippomanes are engaged in a passionate but scandalous affair that defies social norms. With Hippomanes (romantic): Alphana and Hippomanes are engaged in a passionate but…
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- Romantic
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Character groups
- Infidelity and hypocrisy
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- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Hippomanes
romantic · positive
Alphana and Hippomanes are engaged in a passionate but scandalous affair that defies… How this plays out →
- Hippomanes
romantic · positive
Alphana and Hippomanes are engaged in a passionate but scandalous affair that defies… How this plays out →
- Hippomanes
romantic · positive
Alphana and Hippomanes are engaged in a passionate but scandalous affair that defies… How this plays out →
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See Alphana in xvii the two devouts