THRART 201 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Horoscope, Silicon-Germanium, List Of Civilisations In The Culture Series
25 Sep 2017
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Astolfo, the duke of muscovy, is basilio"s nephew. Basilio has summoned him to poland to become king if segismund proves unworthy. As his name suggests, there is something wolfish about him. He is presented, however, as a ludicrous, rather than villainous, figure when estrella rejects him. There are also streaks of decency and honor in him, which become evident, for example, when he protects clotaldo from segismund. Basilio is the king of poland, a mathematician, and a scholar. Fearing, because of a horoscope reading, that segismund will grow up to overthrow him and become a tyrannical ruler, basilio has kept segismund locked up in a tower since birth. Basilio"s position as a ruler and a seeker of wisdom is reinforced by the celestial imagery surrounding him. His name suggests a clarion, or high-pitched trumpet. He accompanies rosaura to poland and offers witty, cynical, and philosophical comments about the action of the play.
