Death Comes for the Archbishop · Character

Eusabio

A Navajo leader whose dignity and friendship with the Bishop embody the possibility of understanding between peoples who have every reason to distrust each other.

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Also known as The Navajo, Navajo

First appearance: Spring in the Navajo Country

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Eusabio is remembered as a friend and guide, representing the Navajo people.

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Eusabio is a respected Navajo who befriends Bishop Latour during the tribe's exile and return, sharing with him the lambing season on the Little Colorado and the slow work of survival. His presence in the Bishop's life represents a rare bridge between the conquering Church and the people it has displaced, and the Bishop's memory of the Navajos waiting to be ferried into exile haunts him long after. When the old Archbishop is dying, Eusabio comes to Santa Fe in the flesh, one of the last of the strong people of the deep days.

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Central clergy and allies
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Death Comes for the Archbishop
Eusabio is remembered as a friend and guide, representing the Navajo people.
Spring in the Navajo Country
Navajo chief and friend of Bishop Latour; has lost his only son and welcomes the Bishop to his settlement.
IV: Eusabio
Hosts Bishop Latour, sings and drums for his nephews, then accompanies the Bishop on the ride to Santa Fe, demonstrating Navajo customs and philosophy.
Book IX: Death Comes for the Archbishop
The Navajo leader who sits in the Archbishop's courtyard on Latour's last day.
VI
The old Navajo travels by train to Santa Fe to visit the dying Archbishop, sharing a quiet reunion and speaking of Manuelito.
VII
Friend of the Bishop who arranges the meeting with Manuelito.
VIII
Sits in the courtyard with the Tesuque Indians, waiting for news of the Archbishop.

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