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Don Ignacio

A respected older man, possibly a relative or family friend, with a few appearances.

minor

First appearance: xiv

Don Ignacio shows up with force in XVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Emigdio's father, a rich landowner who oversees cattle branding and disapproves of Emigdio's potential marriage to a peasant.
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In XVIII: Emigdio's father, a rich landowner who oversees cattle branding and disapproves of Emigdio's potential marriage to a…

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See Don Ignacio in xiv

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DJDon JerónimoCMCarlos Martine…MAMaríaEMEmmaLULuisaDIDon Ignacio

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Elders and acquaintances
  • Core family and household

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

María’s hesitation and her whispered “Don’t go” mark the emotional peak: her fear of being left alone with Jor…

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See Don Ignacio in xiv