Don Quixote · Character
Lothario
Anselmo's trusted friend, enlisted as a spy on Camilla's honor, whose loyalty is stretched until it snaps.
supporting
Also known as the Lothario
First appearance: part i xxxii
As a supporting figure in Don Quixote, Lothario is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Anselmo's close friend, who is reluctant to participate in the plan to tempt Camilla.
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Lothario is the intimate friend to whom Anselmo entrusts the impossible task of testing his wife's fidelity. He begins as the reluctant instrument of another man's jealousy, protesting that the scheme is both…
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See Lothario in part i xxxiiCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Supporting Cast and Tricksters
- Pranksters and Lovers
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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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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Camilla
romantic · ambivalent
Camilla and Lothario become secret lovers after Anselmo's reckless test of her loyalty. How this plays out →
- Anselmo
friendship · negative
- Anselmo
friendship · negative
- Camilla
romantic · ambivalent
Camilla and Lothario become secret lovers after Anselmo's reckless test of her loyalty. How this plays out →
- Anselmo
friendship · negative
- Camilla
romantic · ambivalent
Camilla and Lothario become secret lovers after Anselmo's reckless test of her loyalty. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Lothario in part i xxxiiIn the story
Lothario appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Lothario in part i xxxii