Rigoletto is a tragic character in a Verdi opera, depicted as a hunchbacked jester reviled by those around him. He works for the Duke of Mantua, who is seductive and narcissistic, having dishonored Count Monteron's daughter. Rigoletto, unsympathetic to Monteron's plight, suggests violent solutions, igniting the Count's wrath and a curse on them both. Rigoletto's encounter with an assassin reveals his similarities to violent acts, while his desire to grieve highlights his profound isolation and misery. Ultimately, Rigoletto’s protective nature towards his daughter leads to dire consequences, fulfilling the curse he feared.
Rigoletto, a hunchbacked jester, experiences deep tragedy as he protects his beautiful daughter Gilda from the immoral Duke of Mantua, leading to devastating consequences.
The Duke, a self-serving seducer, disregards the pain he causes, while Rigoletto ironically becomes intertwined with the Duke's corrupt actions and the profound curse placed upon them.
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