The Monk · Character
Lucifer
The devil who appears to claim Ambrosio's soul at the novel's climax.
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First appearance: Chapter XII
Lucifer shows up with force in Chapter XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Appears in his true horrific form, accepts Ambrosio's soul, and after freeing him from prison, drops him to his death.
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