The Innocents Abroad · Character
Christopher Colombo
A comedic Italian version of Christopher Columbus, possibly a local character.
minor
Also known as Christopher Colombo, Christopher Colombo!—ze great Christopher Colombo, himself
First appearance: xi
Christopher Colombo shows up with force in Genoa the Superb. The page is where that presence becomes real.
His birthplace was shown, though the guide later admitted it was his grandmother's.
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In Genoa the Superb: His birthplace was shown, though the guide later admitted it was his grandmother's. Later, in XXVII: Mentioned as the…
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See Christopher Colombo in xiNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Christopher Colombo in xi