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Death Comes for the Archbishop · Character

Manuel Chavez

A wealthy rancher and friend of the clergy in New Mexico.

minor

Also known as Don Manuel Chavez, Chavez

First appearance: ii the lonely road to mora

Manuel Chavez shows up with force in Book II: Missionary Journeys. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as Manuel Lujon, the rich ranchero who gives the mules to Father Vaillant.
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In Book II: Missionary Journeys: Mentioned as Manuel Lujon, the rich ranchero who gives the mules to Father Vaillant. Later, in The White Mules: Mentioned as a rich Mexican who provides the mules; not directly present…

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  • Other

Character groups

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  • Minor figures and historical references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

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Manuel Chavez in ii the lonely road to mora