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Ascanie

A minor character who is pitied.

minor

Also known as Poor Ascanie

First appearance: part i caught in the net

Ascanie shows up with force in An Academy of Music. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A young Savoyard student at the academy; beaten by Poluche for failing to play correctly.
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See Ascanie in part i caught in the net

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3 connections

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DTDaddy TantainePOPolucheGIGiuseppeASAscanie

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor background figures
  • Central criminal network

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Ascanie in part i caught in the net
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