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Miguel Ajuria

A Spanish painter in Paris, part of Philip's artistic circle.

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Also known as The Spaniard, Miguel

First appearance: xxx

Miguel Ajuria shows up with force in XLVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A Spanish writer who sits for Philip, dreams of literary fame with a novel influenced by Zola, but reveals a lack of talent.
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In XLVIII: A Spanish writer who sits for Philip, dreams of literary fame with a novel influenced by Zola, but reveals a lack of talent. Later, in The Doubt of a Painter: Philip contrasts the Spaniard's heroic effort…

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Philip's Romantic and Professional Circles
  • Paris Art Students

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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