Don Quixote · Character
Quiteria
A beautiful woman caught between her love for Basilio and a rich suitor.
minor
Also known as the fair Quiteria
First appearance: Wherein an account is given of the wedding of Camacho the Rich, together with the incident of Basilio the Poor
Quiteria shows up with force in In which is related the adventure of the enamoured shepherd, together with other truly droll incidents.. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The fair bride-to-be, daughter of a farmer, who is to marry Camacho the rich despite Basilio's love.
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In In which is related the adventure of the enamoured shepherd, together with other truly droll incidents.: The fair bride-to-be, daughter of a farmer, who is to marry Camacho the rich despite Basilio's love. Later, in…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Don Quixote's Inner Circle
- Captives and Rescuers
- Author and Outlaws
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- In which is related the adventure of the enamoured shepherd, together with other truly droll incidents.
- Wherein an account is given of the wedding of Camacho the Rich, together with the incident of Basilio the Poor
- XXI
- XXII Wherin is related the grand adventure of the Cave of Montesinos in the heart of La Mancha, which the valiant Don Quixote brought to a happy termination.
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