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Antonia

Donna Julia's wise and cautious waiting-woman who aids the lovers' secret meetings.

minor

Also known as sage Antonia

First appearance: canto i

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DADon AlfonsoDJDonna JuliaDJDon JuanLALady Adeline A…TBThe Black FriarANAntonia

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  • Other

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  • Seville domestic intrigue
  • Spanish love triangle
  • Protagonist
  • English society figures
  • English supernatural satire

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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