(Plot,

Characters and Synopsis of the Story)

Richard C. Rezarin
Grade 9

FLORANTE AT LAURA
 Characters
Florante Duke of Albania and the main protagonist of the novel.
Laura Daughter of King Linceo of Albania. She is the love interest of Florante and is
later married to him.
Count Adolfo Rival of Florante and the antagonist of the novel. His jealousy and envy
on Florante sparked his rebellion against the king. He was also responsible for the
imprisonment of Florante. He was killed by Flerida as he attempted to rape Laura in his
escape against the forces loyal to the king.
Aladdin/Aladin Son of Sultan Ali-Adab of Persia. He saved Florante from being eaten
by lions in the forest. Later, he got married to his love, Flerida.
Flerida Aladins fiance. She asked Sultan Ali-Adab to spare Aladdins life on the
condition that she will be Ali-Adabs wife. She later escaped and killed Count Adolfo as he
attempted to rape Laura.
Duke Briseo Father of Florante and a nobleman of Albania. He was killed, along with
King Linseo, by Count Adolfo during his usurpation of power.
Princess Floresca Mother of Florante and the Princess of Crotone. She died while
Florante was studying in Athens.
King Linceo King of Albania and the father of Laura. He was killed by Count Adolfo
during his usurpation of power.
Sultan Ali-Adab Sultan of Persia and the father of Aladdin. He sentenced his son to
be executed because of his cowardice in the battlefield. In exchange for Aladdins life, Flerida
promised her marriage to the Sultan. After her escape, the Sultan committed suicide.
Count Sileno Father of Adolfo.
Menalipo Cousin of Florante. He saved Florante from vultures when they were
younger.
Menandro Friend and confidant of Florante. They first met in Athens and Menandro
saved Florante from Adolfos attempt at murdering him. He and Florante both shared military
expedition. He also led the overthrow of Count Adolfo and restored peace in Albania.
Antenor Professor of Florante, Menandro, and Adolfo in Athens
General Osmalik A general of Persia. He was killed by Florante during a military
expedition.
General Miramolin General of the Ottoman Empire. He was responsible for the
invasion of Albania in order to bring the kingdom into Islamic control.
Emir One of the commanding officer who sacked Albania together with Aladdin during
the ongoing campaign of Florante and Menandro in Crotone. He nearly slay Laura for its
refusal to love him but was defeated.

Plot
The main portion of the piece of in the gubat of quezonaria(dark glommy forest) is told in the
point of view of the main protagonist, Florante. He narrates his experiences and hardships to a
Muslim, Alibaba. It is important to note that the story is based on the author's own life. He was
imprisoned unfairly and his sweetheart (her name was Maria Asuncion Rivera or MAR) was
married to his 'rival' of sorts. He wrote the story in his jail cell. The story begins deep within a
dark, (gloomy forest). Florante, of the Kingdom of Albania is tied to an (mahogany) tree,
lamenting the loss of his father, Duke Briseo. He is driven mad by the thought that his beloved
Laura has fallen into the arms of his archenemy, Konde Adolfo. Nearby, a Muslim soldier,
strolling through the forest, overhears Florantes plaintive cries. The Muslim is moved by the
strangers words. the muslims name is aladin All of a sudden, two famished lions attacked the
helpless Florante. He is saved, just in time, by the Muslim knights. Weak and bewildered,
Florante fainted. The merciful soldier nurses Florante to health. Upon recovery, Florante is
initially taken aback by the Muslim. He is confused to be in the care of an enemy (Christians and
Muslims are usually depicted as enemies). After a few explanations are made, however,
Florante is grateful & begins to tell his story. The son of a princess and a royal adviser, Florante
grew up in happiness, showered with love.He liked to play games when he was six,and was
almost killed by a Vulture that tried to snatch the gem on his chest.He was saved by his cousin
Menalipo, an archer from Epirus. At the early age of 11, his parents sent him to Athens, Greece
to study under Antenor, a renowned teacher. There, he met Adolfo, of his own homeland, the
brightest student in their school. After 6 years of study, Florante surpassed Adolf's capabilities,
talents and intelligence, gaining popularity and recognition. Adolfo took this very personally.
While acting during a school play, Adolf attempted to kill Florante. Fortunately, Florantes friend,
Menandro menaldino in 1887, was quick enough to intervene. Plan foiled, Adolfo headed home
to Albania. One year later, Florante received a letter from his father, announcing the death of his
mother. Though filled with grief, Florante waited two months before he could return home.
Menandro, unwilling to be separated from him, accompanied him on his journey. Upon his
arrival to Albania, an emissary of the kingdom of Croton requested his assistance in the
incoming war against the Persians. Florante had not the will to refuse, for the King of Croton
was his grandfather. During his stay in Albania, Florante was invited to the king's palace. There,
he is stunned by the sight of Laura, the daughter of King Linceus, King of Albania. Coming to
the aid of Croton, Florante fought with the Persian general, Osmalik for 5 hours, finally slaying
him in the end. He stayed in Croton for 5 months before returning to Albania, to see Laura. He
was surprised by the to the people of the krotona sight of a Persian flag waving atop the
kingdom. He recaptured the palace and saved Duke Briseus, Adolfo, Laura, and King Linceus.
He was declared Defender of Albania for his bravery, deepening Adolfos envy and hatred.
Florante protected the kingdom, once more, from the Turkish forces, under general Mimilomin,
an acclaimed conqueror. This took place in Aetolia, where he later received a letter from his
father. The letter summoned him back to Albania. Leaving his troops in the care of his friend,
Menandro, Florante returned home. Once there, he was ambushed by 30,000 soldiers and
under Adolfs orders, he was imprisoned for 28 days. There, he learned of the tragic fate of his
father and his king. Under Adolfos hands, they were beheaded. Florante was then exiled into
the forest and tied to an acacia tree. Florante detailed his relationship with Laura, his one and
only true love. he also narrates about Adolfo's jealousy of him and his wish to claim the throne,
so he arranged him to be killed. After months of wandering in the forest, the Persian, Aladdin
shares that he is also in a similar circumstance. Sultan Ali-Adab accused his own son, Aladdin,
of leaving his troops and allowing his conquered enemy to be recaptured. He arranged for his
son to be beheaded. Flerida, very much in love with Aladdin begged the Sultan not to kill, but
merely exile his son. In return, Flerida agreed to marry the Sultan, who was very taken with her.
Aladdins speech is interrupted when they hear voices. A woman narrates her escape from a
kingdom and a marriage. She speaks of her search for her beloved, a search which lasted 6
years. She shares that while deep in the forest, she heard cries for help. Finding a lady
harassed by a man, trying to rape her, she uses her bow and arrow to kill him. The woman
introduces herself as Flerida. The lady saved by Flerida, revealed to be Laura, begins to tell her
story. While her love was away at war, Count Adolfo gained the popularity of the people, having
lied to them and turned them against the king. Count Adolfo then rose to the throne, forcing
Laura to be his queen.An army under Menandro, Florante's childhood friend, was able to
overthrow Adolf from power. Adolfo, seeing all was lost, fled into the woods, taking Laura as
hostage. After hearing all this, Florante and Aladdin reunite with their loved ones. Florante and
Laura returned to Albania, and became king and queen. Aladdin and Flerida returned to Persia,
where Aladdin became the new sultan because his father is dead. The two kingdoms lived in
harmony and peace.
SYNOPSIS

The story is about the struggle and love of the Duke Florante and Princess Laura of Albania
during the war between the Christian Albanians and the Moros (Muslim people).

In the Albanian forest

The story begins deep within a dark, gloomy forest. Florante, a duke of the Kingdom of Albania
is tied to a tree, lamenting the death of his father, Duke Briseo. He is driven mad by the thought
that his beloved, Princess Laura, has fallen into the arms of his enemy, Count Adolfo, son of
Count Sileno. Nearby, two starving lions keep watch and try to attack Florante. He is saved, just
in time, by Aladin, a Muslim prince who happens to be at the forest at the same time. Weak and
bewildered, Florante faints.

The merciful soldier nurses Florante to health. Upon recovery, Florante is initially taken back by
Aladin who he considers as an enemy due to his Islamic faith. After a few explanations are
made, however, Florante is grateful and begins to tell his story.

Florantes tale
The son of a princess and a royal adviser, Florante grew up in happiness, showered with love.
He liked to play games when he was six, and was almost killed by a vulture that entered in their
mountain cottage, which was also followed by the attack of a falcon, who snatched his cupid
diamond. He was saved by his cousin Menalipo, an archer from Epirus.
At the early age of 11, his parents, Duke Briseo and Princess Floresca, sent him to Athens,
Greece to study under Antenor, a renowned teacher. There, he met Adolfo, a fellow countryman,
the brightest student in their school. After 6 years of study, Florante surpassed Adolfos
capabilities, talents and intelligence, gaining popularity.
While acting during a school play, Adolfo attempted to kill Florante. Fortunately, Florantes
friend, Menandro, was quick enough to intervene. Adolfo headed home to Albania after his failed
attempt. One year later, Florante received a letter from his father, announcing the death of his
mother.

Though filled with grief, Florante waited two months before he returned home. Menandro,
unwilling to be separated from him, accompanied him on his journey. Upon his arrival to Albania,
an emissary of the kingdom of Crotone requested his assistance in the incoming war against the
Persians. Florante had not the will to refuse, for the King of Crotone was his grandfather.

During his stay in Albania, Florante was invited to the kings palace. There, he was stunned by
the sight of Laura, the daughter of King Linseo, ruler of Albania.

Coming to the aid of Crotone, Florante fought with the Persian general, Osmalik for 5 hours,
finally slaying him in the end. He stayed in Crotone for 5 months before returning to Albania to
see Laura. He was surprised by the sight of a Persian flag waving atop the kingdom. He
recaptured the palace and saved his father, the king, and Adolfo. He also saved Laura from
being beheaded from the hands of an Emir. He was declared Defender of Albania for his
bravery, deepening Adolfos envy and hatred.

Florante protected the kingdom, once more, from the Turkish forces, under general Miramolin,
an acclaimed conqueror. This took place in Aetolia, where he later received a letter from his
father. The letter summoned him back to Albania. He left his troops in the care of his friend,
Menandro. Upon returning, he was ambushed by 30,000 soldiers under Adolfos orders and was
imprisoned for 18 days. There, he learned of the tragic fate of his father and the king. Under
Adolfos hands, they were beheaded. Florante was then exiled into the forest and tied to the
tree. Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option

Aladins Tale
After months of wandering in the forest, the Persian, Aladin shares that he is also in a similar
circumstance.

Sultan Ali-Adab accused his own son, Aladin, of leaving his troops and allowing his conquered
enemy to be recaptured. He arranged for his son to be beheaded. Flerida, very much in love
with Aladin, begged the Sultan not to kill, but merely exile his son. In return, Flerida agreed to
marry the Sultan, who was very taken with her.
Reunion and Peace
Aladins speech is interrupted when they hear voices. A woman narrates her escape from a
kingdom and a marriage. She speaks of her search for her beloved, a search which lasted 6
years. She shares that while deep in the forest, she heard cries for help. Finding a lady about to
be raped by a man, she uses her bow and arrow to kill him. The woman introduces herself as
Flerida.

The lady saved by Flerida is revealed to be Laura, who begins to tell her story. While her love
was away at war, Count Adolfo gained the popularity of the people, having lied to them and
turned them against the king. Count Adolfo then rose to the throne, forcing Laura to be his
queen. An army under Menandro, Florantes childhood friend, was able to overthrow Adolfo from
power. Adolfo, seeing all was lost, fled into the woods, taking Laura as hostage.

After hearing all this, Florante and Aladin reunite with their loved ones. Florante and Laura
returned to Albania, and became king and queen. Aladin and Flerida returned to Persia, where
Aladin became the new sultan as his father committed suicide. The two kingdoms lived in
harmony and peace.