The Malcontent (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: John Marston
- First Published: 1604
- Type of Work: Play
- Type of Plot: Tragicomedy
- Time of Work: Thirteenth century
- Setting: Genoa, Italy
- Genres: Satire, Drama, Comedy, Tragicomedy
- Subjects: Mistaken or secret identity, Betrayal, Italy or Italians, Middle Ages, Thirteenth century, Nobility, Royal courts or courtiers
- Locales: Genoa, Italy
Characters Discussed
Giovanni Altofronto (jee-oh- VAHN-nee AHL-toh-FROHN-toh), the deposed duke of Genoa. Disguised as Malevole (mah-LEH-voh-leh), the Malcontent, he hurls insults at the dissolute courtiers and ladies around him while he inwardly laments the misfortunes that have forced him to play this role. His feigned eccentricity enables him to learn of the court intrigues and eventually to engineer the recovery of his dukedom.
Celso (CHEHL-soh), Altofronto’s friend and his spy at the usurper’s court.
Pietro Jacomo (pee-EH-troh JAH-coh-moh), the usurper...
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