Gil Blas · Character
Catalina
A housekeeper and confidante to Laura.
minor
Also known as Señora Catalina
First appearance: v
Catalina shows up with force in The Morals of Gil Blas Become Courtly. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The young niece chosen as the Prince of Spain's potential mistress; eager for the royal connection.
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In The Morals of Gil Blas Become Courtly: The young niece chosen as the Prince of Spain's potential mistress; eager for the royal connection. Later, in The Prince of Spain's Secret Visit: The object of the prince's…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor Characters and Extras
- Patrons and Companions
- Theatrical and Courtly Love
- Romantic and Domestic Intrigue
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this excerpt, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Gil Blas, through the fable of Atalmuc, indi…
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- The Morals of Gil Blas Become Courtly
- The Prince of Spain's Secret Visit
- XII
- Conclusion of Scipio's story
- Gil Blas Ingratiates Himself with the Count of Olivarez
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