Saragossa · Character

Don Araceli

A friend or associate of the protagonist, possibly a fellow officer.

minor

Also known as Señor Don Araceli, Señor Araceli, Señor de Araceli, Araceli, friend Araceli

First appearance: VI

Don Araceli shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The narrator; travels with Don Roque, is praised by him, and is welcomed by Montoria.

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In III: The narrator; travels with Don Roque, is praised by him, and is welcomed by Montoria. Later, in VI: The narrator, observes the…

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

Mariquilla’s confession—that she has failed to persuade her father to contribute to the war effort and that sh…

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III
The narrator; travels with Don Roque, is praised by him, and is welcomed by Montoria.
VI
The narrator, observes the battle and provides a detailed account of the events.
VIII
Narrates the chapter, describing his experiences in the sortie and his concern for Augustine's safety.
XII
Narrator of the events, witnesses the confrontation, and later helps Doña Leocadia with repairs to her home.
XVII
The narrator, Don Araceli, calls for Augustine and witnesses the battle, eventually helping to carry Manuela's mother to safety.
XVIII
Narrates the events, describing the horrors of war and the struggle for survival.
XXI
The narrator; promoted to first sergeant and participates in the defense of the San Augustine monastery.
XXIV
The narrator, who is exhausted and starving, and witnesses the horrors of the siege.
XXVI
The narrator, now a lieutenant, helps save Candiola from the mob and observes the events.
XXVII
Narrator who observes the scene, investigates the mining noises, and reports to the engineers.
XXVIII
The narrator, serves at the cannon in the Calle de San Gil and assists Don José after he is wounded.
The Nightmare of Surrender
The narrator, Gabriel de Araceli, is wounded, feverish, and traumatized. He is haunted by a nightmare of ordering an execution and is physically and mentally broken as the city falls.

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