El Filibusterismo · Character
Juanito Pelaez
The professor's pet and everyone's clown, a rich mestizo's son who laughs his way through other people's ruin.
supporting
Also known as Juanito, Pelaez
First appearance: xiii the class in physics
As a supporting figure in El Filibusterismo, Juanito Pelaez is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
A roguish schoolmate who brags about his vacation with Padre Camorra and mentions Juli, Basilio's sweetheart.
Juanito Pelaez appears in El Filibusterismo as supporting figure.
Juanito Pelaez first appears in 0015 xiii the class in physics.
With Isagani (rivalry): Isagani and Juanito Pelaez are rivals for Paulita Gomez's affection and social standing. With Plácido Penitente (social): Juanito and Plácido are fellow students who interact in the university setting, often with casual rivalry. With Doña Victorina (social): Doña Victorina is an older social climber who dotes on Juanito Pelaez as a potential match for her niece.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Social
- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Students and socialites
- Supporting cast and background figures
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this chapter, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Basilio, having just rescued Julî from servi…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Isagani
rivalry · negative
Isagani and Juanito Pelaez are rivals for Paulita Gomez's affection and social standing. How this plays out →
- Plácido Penitente
social · ambivalent
- Doña Victorina
social · ambivalent
- Paulita Gomez
romantic · positive
- Plácido Penitente
social · ambivalent
- Plácido Penitente
social · ambivalent
- Doña Victorina
social · ambivalent
- Paulita Gomez
romantic · positive
- Doña Victorina
social · ambivalent
Relationship notes
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Juanito Pelaez appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- XII: Plácido Penitente
- In the House of the Students
- The Tribulations of a Chinese
- The Performance
- Dreams
- Effect of the Pasquinades
- The Wedding
Chapter companion notes
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