The Path to Rome · Character
Unknown
A restless pilgrim who vows to walk from his boyhood valley to Rome, trading comfort for rough roads, early Mass, and thirty miles a day.
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Also known as I, myself, me, yourself, your, myself
First appearance: The Path to Rome
As a major figure in The Path to Rome, Unknown is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The narrator recounts his vow and the origin of the book, and speaks directly to the reader.
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In Praise of This Book: The narrator recounts his vow and the origin of the book, and speaks directly to the reader. Later, in The Path to Rome: The narrator continues his pilgrimage, reflecting on the tedium of travel…
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