# Sandoval — El Filibusterismo character guide

> Sandoval in El Filibusterismo by José Rizal.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0015-xiii-the-class-in-physics

## Who they are

A Spanish student who sympathizes with the Filipino students.

## In the story

### [In the House of the Students](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/chapters/xiv-in-the-house-of-the-students)

Peninsular student who defends the government and argues for the petition's approval with eloquent speeches.

### [The Performance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/chapters/xxii-the-performance)

Delivers a speech praising the Castilian language; later confirms the favorable decision on the students' petition.

### [Smiles and Tears](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/chapters/xxv-smiles-and-tears)

Curious and observant at the banquet; engages in banter and sings a couplet about friars.

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