Romance · Character
Cesar
The majordomo of the Riego household, an African.
minor
Also known as old Cesar, Cesar the majordomo
First appearance: part i the quarry and the beach
Cesar shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The old majordomo, directing the service and bringing the key to Don Balthasar.
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In I: The old majordomo, directing the service and bringing the key to Don Balthasar. Later, in V: Majordomo; delivers Seraphina's message…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended cast and servants
- Central expatriate circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Cesar in part i the quarry and the beach