# Quiteria — Don Quixote character guide

> Quiteria in Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the fair Quiteria

**First appearance:** 0080-part-ii-xx

## Who they are

A beautiful woman caught between her love for Basilio and a rich suitor.

## In the story

### [In which is related the adventure of the enamoured shepherd, together with other truly droll incidents.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/don_quixote_se/chapters/part-ii-xix)

The fair bride-to-be, daughter of a farmer, who is to marry Camacho the rich despite Basilio's love.

### [Wherein an account is given of the wedding of Camacho the Rich, together with the incident of Basilio the Poor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/don_quixote_se/chapters/part-ii-xx)

The bride, whose choice between Camacho's wealth and Basilio's love is the focus of the chapter.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/don_quixote_se/chapters/part-ii-xxi)

Initially silent, she ultimately confirms her marriage to Basilio.

### [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.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/don_quixote_se/chapters/part-ii-xxii)

Newly married to Basilio; the couple is grateful to Don Quixote for his support.

## Links

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