Pablo de Segovia, the Spanish Sharper · Character

Alonso Ramplón

A poor student and friend of Pablo during his school days.

minor

Also known as Mr. Alonso Ramplón, little Alonso

First appearance: iii

Alonso Ramplón's tie to Don Diego Coronel is one of the pressures that moves Pablo de Segovia, the Spanish Sharper—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Pablo's uncle, a hangman, who takes him in after his parents' downfall.

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Alonso Ramplón first appears in 0005 iii.

With Don Diego Coronel (professional): Alonso Ramplón is a servant or attendant to Don Diego Coronel, carrying out his master's orders.

In Book I: Pablo's uncle, a hangman, who takes him in after his parents' downfall.

Later, in VII: Pablo's uncle, the executioner, who writes to Pablo with news of his father's death and mother's imprisonment.

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Character groups

Pablo's Social Network
Nobility and Authority Figures

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Don Diego Coronel
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Alonso Ramplón appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Book I
Pablo's uncle, a hangman, who takes him in after his parents' downfall.
VII
Pablo's uncle, the executioner, who writes to Pablo with news of his father's death and mother's imprisonment.
Chapter XI
Pablo's uncle, a hangman; hosts a drunken feast with low companions and gives Pablo part of his inheritance.
Of my flight from Segovia, with what happened to me by the way to Madrid
Pablo's uncle, left a mocking letter; his rage is implied but not shown directly.
Book II
Pablo's uncle; Pablo arrives at his house in Segovia.

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See Alonso Ramplón in iii

See Alonso Ramplón in Book I