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Ventidius

A friend of Timon who is freed from prison by Timon's money but later denies him aid.

minor

Also known as Timon Noble Ventidius

First appearance: Scene I

Ventidius shows up with force in Scene I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as imprisoned; Timon agrees to pay his debt and free him.
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In Scene I: Mentioned as imprisoned; Timon agrees to pay his debt and free him. Later, in Scene II: Returns the talents Timon gave him,…

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PAPainterTITimonFOFoolSEServiliusAPApemantusVEVentidius

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

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

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

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