The Hero
Author: Gabriele D'Annunzio
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Languages: Italian, English, RU
Genre: Historical, Satire, Short story
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At Mascalico the statue of Saint Gonselvo comes out, and eight chosen men take it on their shoulders.
Characters
- Ummalido — statue bearer and protagonist: A wounded fanatic who turns mutilation into an offering to the saint.
- Mattala — fellow statue bearer: He supports Ummalido in the crush and witnesses his extreme gesture.
- Saint Gonselvo — patron saint of Mascalico: His statue concentrates the crowd's faith, violence, and sacrifice.
- the crowd of Mascalico — community of worshippers: A collective force that turns devotion and fear into fury.