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Hortensius

A servant of Lord Lucius who assists in debt collection.

minor

Also known as Hortensius Lucius

First appearance: act iii scene iv

See Hortensius in act iii scene ivBook page

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SEServiliusTITimonTITitusVAVarroPHPhilotusHOHortensius

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Sycophants and debt collectors
  • False friends and creditors
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Hortensius in act iii scene iv