The Travels of Marco Polo · Character

Unc Can

Also known as Unecan, Unc Chan, Awang

  • Supporting
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 80

Unc Can is a Christian king in The Travels of Marco Polo (Book 1).

Gender
male
Age
Adult
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 80
Books
1

Unc Can is introduced as a Christian king and priest ruling over vast eastern territories, a distant sovereign whose power places him among the figures opposing the travelers’ interests. The account offers no personal history or inner transformation, keeping him at the edge of the narrative as a ruler defined chiefly by his realm and position.

Description

The text identifies Unc Can as a Christian king and priest but supplies no details of his physical appearance. His height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, and distinguishing marks are not described. His visual impression is therefore defined only by the formal dignity of a ruler and religious leader.

Story so far

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

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