# Juan Ángel — María character guide

> Juan Ángel in María by Jorge Isaacs.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Juan

**First appearance:** 0004-iii

## Who they are

A young man from the region, possibly a friend or acquaintance of Efraín, with limited but notable appearances.

## Relationships

### [Efraín](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/characters/efrain)

_family_

Juan Ángel is Efraín's younger brother, and Efraín acts as a protective and caring older brother.

### [María](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/characters/maria)

_family_

Juan Ángel is María's cousin, and they share a warm, familial relationship.

### [Efraín](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/characters/efrain)

_family_

Juan Ángel is Efraín's younger brother, and Efraín acts as a protective and caring older brother.

### [María](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/characters/maria)

_family_

Juan Ángel is María's cousin, and they share a warm, familial relationship.

### [María](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/characters/maria)

_family_

Juan Ángel is María's cousin, and they share a warm, familial relationship.

## In the story

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xi)

Plays with María in the garden.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xiv)

Helps quiet Efraín's horse before the ride.

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xix)

Calls for María, interrupting her conversation with Efraín.

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xx)

Accompanies Efraín carrying gifts, but is frightened by the hunt plans.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xxi)

Cowardly but loyal, he is frightened by the jaguar's head and seeks forgiveness.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xiv)

One of the children who wakes Efraín and is involved in the fishing plans.

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xxv)

Assists in the hunt, managing the dogs.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xxvi)

Falls asleep at María's feet, prompting her to put him to bed.

### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xxvii)

Present during the walk, he interacts with María and is carried by Efraín.

### [XXX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xxx)

Complains about María not loving him, but is reconciled when she pretends to cry. He shows off his new trousers and says his evening prayer.

### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xxxi)

Carries additional supplies, including cans of salmon.

### [XXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xxxiv)

Helps prepare for the trip and carries the garments for the ladies.

### [XXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xxxvi)

Brings the mail from the village, including the letters from Señor A⸺.

### [XXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xxxviii)

Feliciana's son, grieves deeply and tries to stop the burial.

### [XXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xxxix)

Runs to meet María at the end of the chapter, showing his attachment to her.

### [XL](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xl)

Accompanies Efraín and María to the bath, shaking oranges.

### [XLIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xliv)

Juan is present, playing with insects and flowers, and reports to Efraín that María has been crying. He shows affection for María and tries to comfort her.

### [XLVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xlvi)

Calls Efraín to dinner, revealing that María sent him, showing her playful side.

### [XLVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xlvii)

Faithful servant who saddles Efraín's horse and weeps at his departure.

### [XLVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xlviii)

Mentions in María's letter that he asked if Efraín had returned, showing his attachment.

### [LVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/lvii)

Accompanies Efraín, asleep on his knees, and later lights a candle in the house.

### [LIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/lix)

Goes ahead to wait at the cemetery.

## Links

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