Don Quixote · Character

The Countess Trifaldi

A duenna who tells a fantastic tale of enchantment to Don Quixote.

minor

Also known as the Distressed Duenna, Trifaldi, Señora Trifaldi

First appearance: XL

The Countess Trifaldi shows up with force in Wherein is continued the notable adventure of the distressed Duenna. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Is about to make her entrance as the Distressed Duenna.

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Character groups

Enchanters and Illusions
Pranksters and Lovers
Pastoral Tragedy
Author and Outlaws

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Wherein is continued the notable adventure of the distressed Duenna
Is about to make her entrance as the Distressed Duenna.
XXXVIII
Also called the Distressed Duenna; leads the procession and narrates her misfortunes involving Princess Antonomasia and Don Clavijo.
XXXIX
The Distressed One continues her narrative, describing the enchantment by Malambruno and the punishment of the duennas.
XL
The Distressed One who pleads for Don Quixote's help and describes Clavileño.
Of the arrival of Clavileño and the end of this protracted adventure
Urges Don Quixote to mount Clavileño, vanishes after the adventure, and is said to be shaved.
Wherein is related the adventure of the second distressed or afflicted Duenna, otherwise called Doña Rodriguez
Referred to as Doña Rodriguez, the duenna who presents her daughter's case.

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