María · Character
Estefana
A woman with a few mentions, possibly a servant or neighbor.
minor
First appearance: xlv
Estefana shows up with force in XL. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Goes with María to the bath and spreads a rug for her.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Background and episodic figures
- Core family and household
- Secondary household and workers
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- 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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