Saragossa · Character

Don Roque

A minor nobleman and friend of the Montoria family, appears in social scenes.

minor

Also known as Señor Don Roque

First appearance: I

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One of the four escapees; has connections in Saragossa and plans to visit his old friend Don José de Montoria.

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With Augustine Montoria (friendship): Don Roque is a fellow defender of Saragossa and a trusted ally of Augustine, sharing his commitment to the cause. With Augustine Montoria (friendship): Don Roque is a fellow defender of Saragossa and a trusted ally of Augustine, sharing his commitment to the cause. With Augustine Montoria (friendship): Don Roque is a fellow defender of Saragossa and a trusted ally of Augustine, sharing his commitment to the cause.

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Relationship types

Friendship
Other

Character groups

Nobility and military leadership
Protagonist
Religious and social figures
Supporting cast and historical figures
Family and local color

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Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Augustine Montoria
friendship · positive
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Augustine Montoria
friendship · positive
Don Roque is a fellow defender of Saragossa and a trusted ally of Augustine, sharing his… How this plays out →
Augustine Montoria
friendship · positive
Don Roque is a fellow defender of Saragossa and a trusted ally of Augustine, sharing his… How this plays out →

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I
One of the four escapees; has connections in Saragossa and plans to visit his old friend Don José de Montoria.
II
Accompanies the narrator, impatient with Sursum Corda's lengthy stories, eager to reach Don José's house.
III
Accompanies the narrator to Montoria's torre; praises the narrator's deeds (with exaggerations) and asks for food.
IV
Gabriel's friend who accompanies him to Saragossa and stays with him at Montoria's house.
The Eleventh Day: The Breach
Present at the redoubt, engaged in sanitary service, showing feverish activity.
XXV
A friend of the Montoria family, weeps for their loss and helps with practical matters, such as finding food.
The Nightmare of Surrender
A friendly arm that supports the wounded Araceli, informing him of the city's surrender and the French entry through the Puerta del Angel.
XXXI
Leaves the city, shares news of French atrocities and the fate of Palafox and others.

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