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The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen · Character

David

A biblical figure referenced in the Baron's stories.

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First appearance: volume ii xxiv

David's tie to X is one of the pressures that moves The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Biblical figure; his sling is used by the Baron to throw a shell.
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David first appears in 0030 volume ii xxiv.

With X (social): David and X share a social connection, likely as fellow characters in the Baron's world.

In X: Biblical figure; his sling is used by the Baron to throw a shell.

Later, in Chapter XI: Mentioned as an ancestor of the Baron through Uriah's wife.

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Relationship types

  • Social

Character groups

  • Diverse Historical and Fictional Figures
  • Mythical and Noble Companions

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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Relationships

  • X

    social · ambivalent

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Relationship notes

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See David in volume ii xxiv

In the story

David appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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See David in volume ii xxiv