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The Jew of Malta · Character

Basso

A Turkish officer who delivers Calymath's demands to Malta.

minor

Also known as Ferneze Basso, Bassoes

First appearance: scene iii

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BABarabasSCSelim CalymathFEFernezeFKFirst KnightMEMessengerBABasso

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Turkish invaders and officers
  • Protagonist
  • Malta's Christian community

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This scene marks the dramatic climax because Ferneze’s flat denial of tribute—“’shalt have no tribute here”—re…

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See Basso in scene iii