Gil Blas · Character
Don Alphonso de Leyva
A Castilian nobleman whose honor is as polished as his manners, and whose romantic entanglements keep Gil Blas usefully employed.
supporting
Also known as Alphonso, Señor Don Alphonso, Don Alphonso de Leyva
First appearance: I
As a supporting figure in Gil Blas, Don Alphonso de Leyva is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Reveals his mysterious birth and upbringing, his duel with Don Gaspard, and his love for Seraphina.
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Don Alphonso moves through court and university circles with the ease of good birth, but his reputation for devotion to actresses complicates the picture. When Aurora asks Gil Blas to investigate his character, the…
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- Other
Character groups
- Family and Romantic Entanglements
- Protagonist
- Theatrical and Courtly Love
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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