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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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See Cesar in part i the quarry and the beach

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SRSeraphina RiegoTCTomas CastroDBDon Balthasar …MDManuel del Pop…CRCarlos RiegoCECesar

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.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Cesar in part i the quarry and the beach
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