The celebrated but deceased Romantic poet whose personal letters drive the plot. His past romance with Juliana and his literary legacy motivate Morton's obsessive journey to Venice, serving as the central catalyst around which the characters' conflicts and moral tests revolve.
Tina serves as the living custodian of the poet's historical and emotional artifacts.
Morton's professional ambition drives him to exploit the poet's posthumous legacy.
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