The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen · Character
Pope Ganganelli
A historical pope mentioned in the Baron's stories.
minor
Also known as Ganganelli
First appearance: volume i x
Pope Ganganelli shows up with force in IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Not directly present; referenced indirectly through the French philosopher's mention of Muhammad.
Pope Ganganelli first appears in 0014 volume i x.
In IX: Not directly present; referenced indirectly through the French philosopher's mention of Muhammad.
Later, in XIV: Revealed as the biological father of Baron de Tott after an amour with Tott's mother.
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- Diverse Historical and Fictional Figures
- Protagonist
- Mythical and Noble Companions
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it presents the Baron’s ultimate psychological and emotional peak…
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- IX
- XIV
- The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members—Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards—Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, etc., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family.
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See Pope Ganganelli in volume i x