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Don Alfonso
The jealous elderly husband of Donna Julia who discovers her affair with Juan.
minor
Also known as Alfonso, CLIX The Senhor Don Alfonso
First appearance: canto i
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- Other
Character groups
- Spanish love triangle
- Protagonist
- Russian court circle
- Seville domestic intrigue
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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