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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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DIDon IgnacioSASalomónCMCarlos Martine…BRBraulioMAmasterDJDon Jerónimo

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.

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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