The Lost Stradivarius · Character
Raffaelle Carotenuto
An Italian musician and former owner of the Stradivarius, whose tragic fate is revealed.
minor
Also known as Raffaelle, Carotenuto
First appearance: i
Raffaelle Carotenuto's tie to John Maltravers is one of the pressures that moves The Lost Stradivarius—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Devoted Italian boy who sings and reads to John, showing unwavering attachment.
Raffaelle Carotenuto first appears in 0004 i.
With John Maltravers (psychological): Carotenuto is the ghostly Italian musician whose spirit possesses John, driving him to obsession and madness.
In XIII: Devoted Italian boy who sings and reads to John, showing unwavering attachment.
Later, in XIV: Guides the carriage and unlocks the door to the building.
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Relationship types
- Psychological
- Other
Character groups
- Supporting and Historical Characters
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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- John Maltravers
psychological · negative
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