The Mysteries of Udolpho · Character
Barnardine
A treacherous servant of Montoni who assists in the imprisonment.
minor
Also known as the treacherous Barnardine
First appearance: xvii
Barnardine's tie to Annette is one of the pressures that moves The Mysteries of Udolpho—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The porter accused of conspiring with Count Morano; denies the accusation with a steady countenance and escapes detection.
Barnardine first appears in 0018 xvii.
With Annette (professional): Annette and Barnardine are fellow servants in the castle, with Barnardine often being gruff and suspicious. With Emily St. Aubert (rivalry): Barnardine is a menacing and untrustworthy servant who acts as Montoni's enforcer, threatening Emily. With Annette (professional): Annette and Barnardine are fellow servants in the castle, with Barnardine often being gruff and suspicious.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Supporting cast and background figures
- Montoni's henchmen
- Emily's allies and friends
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Annette
professional · ambivalent
Annette and Barnardine are fellow servants in the castle, with Barnardine often being… How this plays out →
- Emily St. Aubert
rivalry · negative
- Annette
professional · ambivalent
Annette and Barnardine are fellow servants in the castle, with Barnardine often being… How this plays out →
- Emily St. Aubert
rivalry · negative
- Emily St. Aubert
rivalry · negative
- Annette
professional · ambivalent
Annette and Barnardine are fellow servants in the castle, with Barnardine often being… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Barnardine in xviiIn the story
Barnardine appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Barnardine in xvii