Don Quixote · Character
Camilla
A wife of celebrated virtue whose husband's demand for proof of her loyalty becomes the very instrument of her undoing.
supporting
Also known as lady Camilla, fair Camilla
First appearance: part i xxxii
As a supporting figure in Don Quixote, Camilla is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Anselmo's virtuous wife, whose chastity is to be tested.
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Camilla is a Florentine lady whose beauty and integrity are the pride of her household, admired by all who know her. She is placed in an impossible position: her husband wants her tested, her tester is his dearest…
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See Camilla in part i xxxiiCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Pranksters and Lovers
- Don Quixote's Inner Circle
- Cave of Montesinos Vision
- Author and Outlaws
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this chapter, Don Quixote reaches his emotional and psychological peak by delivering a coherent, pragmatic,…
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- Anselmo
family · ambivalent
Anselmo is Camilla's husband, but his obsessive test of her fidelity leads to tragedy. How this plays out →
- Lothario
romantic · ambivalent
- Anselmo
family · ambivalent
Anselmo is Camilla's husband, but his obsessive test of her fidelity leads to tragedy. How this plays out →
- Lothario
romantic · ambivalent
- Lothario
romantic · ambivalent
- Anselmo
family · ambivalent
Anselmo is Camilla's husband, but his obsessive test of her fidelity leads to tragedy. How this plays out →
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See Camilla in part i xxxiiIn the story
Camilla appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Camilla in part i xxxii