The Mysteries of Udolpho · Character
Cavigni
A friend of Montoni, involved in the intrigues at Udolpho.
minor
Also known as Signor Cavigni, the Signor Cavigni
First appearance: ix
Cavigni shows up with force in Chapter XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Cavigni is gay and insinuating, paying attention to Madame Cheron but also conversing with Emily, who shrinks from his air of tenderness.
Cavigni first appears in 0010 ix.
In Chapter XII: Cavigni is gay and insinuating, paying attention to Madame Cheron but also conversing with Emily, who shrinks from his air of tenderness.
Later, in XIV: Travels with the party, raillies Emily about the musician, and correctly guesses the musician's background.
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- Emily's allies and friends
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Cavigni in ix