María · Character
Don Jerónimo
A respected older gentleman, possibly a relative or family friend, with a presence in social gatherings.
minor
First appearance: xi
Don Jerónimo's tie to Efraín is one of the pressures that moves María—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Carlos's father, talks about farming and a lawsuit with Don Ignacio.
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With Efraín (family): Don Jerónimo is Efraín's uncle, and they share a respectful, familial bond. In XXII: Carlos's father, talks about farming and a lawsuit with Don Ignacio. Later, in XXVI: Calls Carlos away,…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Core family and household
- Elders and acquaintances
- Background and episodic figures
- Secondary household and workers
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- 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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- Efraín
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Don Jerónimo is Efraín's uncle, and they share a respectful, familial bond. How this plays out →
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