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The Lusiads · Character

Dom John

King John of Portugal, referenced in the royal lineage and historical context.

minor

Also known as John, John the King, John the Second

First appearance: canto iii

See Dom John in canto iiiBook page

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BABacchusTSThe StrangerMAMagellanADAdamJSJew SampsonDJDom John

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Dom John in canto iii