6/25/2023 0 Comments The gormenghast![]() ![]() Although he is successful in his murder of Barquentine, the old master of ritual put up such a severe struggle that Steerpike is severely injured in the process, suffering extensive burns and almost drowning. To this end, he kills Barquentine so that he can replace him and so advance in power. Steerpike, despite his position of authority, is in reality a dangerous traitor to Gormenghast who seeks to eventually wield ultimate power in the castle. Plot summary Steerpike usurps Barquentine An important sub-plot involves Titus at school, where he encounters the professors, especially Bellgrove, who becomes Headmaster of Gormenghast school. ![]() To Titus, Master of Ritual Barquentine and his apprentice Steerpike are the embodiment of all he wants to rebel against. ![]() As the story opens, Titus dreads the pre-ordained life of ritual that stretches before him. It is the story of Titus Groan, 77th Earl of Groan and Lord of Gormenghast Castle, from age 7 to 17. Gormenghast / ˈ ɡ ɔːr m ən ˌ ɡ ɑː s t/ is a fantasy novel by British writer Mervyn Peake, the second in his Gormenghast series. ![]()
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