Romance · Character
José
A minor character, possibly a servant.
minor
Also known as San José, squinting José
First appearance: part i the quarry and the beach
José shows up with force in VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Squinting José; accompanies El Rubio, stands over Castro with a knife, and helps guard him.
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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 José in part i the quarry and the beach