# Catalina — Gil Blas character guide

> Catalina in Gil Blas by Alain-René Lesage.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Señora Catalina

**First appearance:** 0036-v

## Who they are

A housekeeper and confidante to Laura.

## In the story

### [The Morals of Gil Blas Become Courtly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/x)

The young niece chosen as the Prince of Spain's potential mistress; eager for the royal connection.

### [The Prince of Spain's Secret Visit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/xi)

The object of the prince's affection; sings and plays the lute during the visit.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/xii)

Revealed to be the same woman as Sirena, formerly involved with Don Rodrigo de Calderona.

### [Conclusion of Scipio's story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/xii)

Waiting-maid to the nurse of the heir-apparent, who helps Scipio and later becomes his love interest.

### [Gil Blas Ingratiates Himself with the Count of Olivarez](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/iv)

Mentioned in Gil Blas's story about her double role as niece and granddaughter, which amuses the minister.

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