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Sanchica

Sancho and Teresa's daughter, who hopes for a better life.

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Also known as Señora Sanchica

First appearance: part ii xvi

Sanchica shows up with force in Of the shrewd and droll conversation that passed between Sancho Panza and his wife Teresa Panza, and other matters worthy of being duly recorded. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mari-Sancha is the daughter whose marriage prospects are debated; Teresa fears she will be unhappy if raised above her station.
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TCThe Countess T…ANAndrésBABasilioCHChrysostomTIThe Innkeeper'…SASanchica

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Character groups

  • Pranksters and Lovers
  • Enchanters and Illusions
  • Don Quixote's Inner Circle
  • Pastoral Tragedy
  • Captives and Rescuers

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Sanchica in part ii xvi
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