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The Lusiads · Character
Ulysses
Legendary Greek hero, referenced as a founder of Lisbon and a model for Gama.
minor
First appearance: canto i
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- Other
Character groups
- Mythical, historical, and allegorical figures
- Castilian and divine presence
- Divine and mortal influencers
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional/psychological peak occurs as Vasco da Gama and his crew, after enduring the "snares and perils"…
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