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Death Comes for the Archbishop · Character

Jesus de Baca

A man who appears in the story of the bell.

minor

First appearance: iv a bell and a miracle

Jesus de Baca shows up with force in The Wooden Parrot. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The old, nearly blind priest of Isleta who raises parrots and treasures the ancient wooden parrot.
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BJBishop Jean Ma…FJFather Joseph …PAPadre Antonio …MCManuel ChavezJDJesus de Baca

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor figures and historical references
  • Central clergy and allies
  • Protagonist
  • Wealthy Spanish society

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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