The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
William the Bad
Also known as William
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 117
Known by the stark epithet “the Bad,” William of Sicily enters with an air of judgment already hanging over his name. Yet the text offers no portrait of the man, only the title that makes him feel at once distant and difficult to dismiss.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Unknown
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 117
- Books
- 1
William the Bad is identified as King of Sicily, but this account provides no further personal history, relationships, or development. His epithet accompanies the mention without an explanation of the deeds or circumstances behind it.
Description
The text provides no physical description of William the Bad. His age, build, complexion, hair, eyes, face, clothing, and distinguishing features remain unspecified.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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