The Travels of Marco Polo · Character

Theophilus

Also known as Emperor Theophilus

  • Supporting
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 32

Theophilus is a supporting character in The Travels of Marco Polo (Book 1).

Gender
male
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 32
Books
1

Theophilus appears as a character in a miracle play, remembered for making a pact with the Devil. His brief presence belongs to the moral and theatrical world of the play rather than to a developed personal history in this account; beyond that defining episode, the text gives little about him.

Description

No physical description is provided for Theophilus. His age, stature, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, and bearing are not specified, so a more particular appearance cannot be grounded in the text.

Story so far

  1. BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1

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