My Reminiscences · Character

Father DePeneranda

A European priest who teaches the narrator Latin and other subjects.

minor

First appearance: part iii xii the professor

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Mentioned as a teacher or influence during the narrator's early education.

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Father DePeneranda first appears in 0013 part iii xii the professor.

With Narrator (professional): Father DePeneranda is a teacher or mentor to the narrator in an educational setting. With Father Henry (social): Father DePeneranda and Father Henry are acquaintances, likely through church or community ties. With Narrator (professional): Father DePeneranda is a teacher or mentor to the narrator in an educational setting.

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Character groups

Family and household members
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Narrator
professional · positive
Father DePeneranda is a teacher or mentor to the narrator in an educational setting. How this plays out →
Father Henry
social · positive
Narrator
professional · positive
Father DePeneranda is a teacher or mentor to the narrator in an educational setting. How this plays out →
Father Henry
social · positive

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See Father DePeneranda in part iii xii the professor

In the story

Father DePeneranda appears across 10 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

My Reminiscences Part I
Mentioned as a teacher or influence during the narrator's early education.
X: Srikantha Babu
The narrator's father, a revered figure whom Srikantha Babu visits on his deathbed; a hymn is adapted to honor him.
Our Bengali Course Ends
Decides to end the Bengali lessons after hearing Satya's archaic phrase.
My Father
The narrator's father, who traveled constantly and whose presence commanded awe and formality in the household.
A Journey with My Father
The narrator's father, who is meticulous and orderly, invites the narrator on the journey and encourages his explorations.
At the Himalayas
The narrator's father, who takes him to the Himalayas, teaches him responsibility by entrusting him with the cashbox, conducts morning prayers and lessons, and allows him great freedom to explore and learn from his own mistakes.
My Return
A Spanish teacher at St. Xavier's who shows kindness to the narrator, asking if he is unwell, leaving a lasting impression.
Ahmedabad
Gave consent for the narrator to go to England.
An Essay on Music
Recalls the narrator from England and later shows no irritation at his return, seeing it as divine providence.
XLII: Bereavements
Mentioned as sitting motionless in prayer on the third storey verandah after the mother's death.

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See Father DePeneranda in part iii xii the professor

See Father DePeneranda in My Reminiscences Part I