# Señor A⸺ — María character guide

> Señor A⸺ in María by Jorge Isaacs.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Señor, the Señor

**First appearance:** 0017-xvi

## Who they are

A gentleman referred to by an abbreviated name, appearing in social or business contexts.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/v)

Shows kindness to his slaves, arranges Bruno's wedding, and decides to send Efraín to Europe for medical studies.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xv)

Efraín's father, who delivers the serious news and sets the conditions for Efraín and María's future.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xvii)

Shows Efraín a new watch and gives him instructions for Emigdio's father.

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

Efraín's father, who questions María about her refusal and seems to understand her secret.

### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xxix)

Mentioned as potentially writing about his journey, which concerns Efraín's departure.

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

Efraín's father, jovial and persistent in his teasing, oversees the packing.

### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xxxii)

Efraín's father, who receives the devastating news of financial loss and struggles with the blow.

### [XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xxxv)

The father, suffering from a severe fever and delirium, likely due to financial loss.

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

Sends letters confirming the travel plans and expresses his regard for Efraín.

### [XLIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xlix)

Brings the letters from home and informs Efraín of María's condition, urging immediate departure.

### [L](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/l)

The collector, a friend of Efraín's father, hosts Efraín and arranges his travel.

## Links

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