The confrontation between Alonzo and Malabar with devastating consequences
Key Events
Final Showdown — Alonzo and Malabar compete for Nanon Characters: Alonzo, Malabar, Nanon Zanzi, Antonio ZanziLocation: Carnival stage
Tragic Ending — Alonzo dies and Nanon is left with Malabar Characters: Alonzo, Nanon Zanzi, MalabarLocation: Carnival grounds
Story Breakdown
Carnival World — The setting and main characters
Performers — Alonzo, Nanon, and other carnival workers
Carnival Owner — Antonio Zanzi who controls the carnival
Love Triangle — The complex relationships between the main characters
Alonzo's Obsession — His secret love for Nanon and extreme measures
Malabar's Pursuit — His courtship of Nanon
Nanon's Fear — Her aversion to men's hands
Climax — The tragic conclusion of the story
Alonzo's Sacrifice — His self-mutilation to win Nanon
Final Confrontation — The deadly showdown between rivals
On the lam, criminal Alonzo hides in the circus as The Armless Wonder—a performer who uses his feet to hurl knives. Alonzo keeps the arms he really has concealed to hide his identity. Meanwhile, ringmaster's daughter Nanon has a phobia of being touched by men, but is romantically pursued by not only Alonzo but the strongman Malabar. Alonzo's desperation to remain with Nanon will only end in tragedy.
