# Custodio — María character guide

> Custodio in María by Jorge Isaacs.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** ñor Custodio

**First appearance:** 0023-xxii

## Who they are

A local man, possibly a worker or neighbor, appearing in a few scenes.

## In the story

### [XLII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xlii)

Meets Efraín on the road and shares his concerns about his daughter Salomé's possible romance with Tiburcio and Justiniano, as well as his economic troubles.

### [XLIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xliii)

Salomé's father, who is protective of her and calls for her from the cacao-plantation. Efraín notes his confidence has limits.

## Links

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