# Madame Olivares — Death Comes for the Archbishop character guide

> Madame Olivares in Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Olivares, Señora Olivares

**First appearance:** 0024-ii-the-lady

## Who they are

The pious wife of Don Antonio Olivares.

## In the story

### [Book VI: Doña Isabella](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/chapters/book-vi-do-a-isabella)

Widow of Don Antonio; refuses to admit her true age, complicating the will contest.

### [Don Antonio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/chapters/i-don-antonio)

Cultured American wife of Don Antonio, hosts the priests and sings at gatherings.

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