Saragossa · Character
Father Mateo del Busto
A clergyman mentioned in the story, possibly in a religious ceremony.
minor
Also known as Father Busto, Busto, Father Mateo
First appearance: xii
Father Mateo del Busto shows up with force in IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A friar who dances and encourages Manuela, comparing her to Augustina Casta Álvarez.
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In IX: A friar who dances and encourages Manuela, comparing her to Augustina Casta Álvarez. Later, in XVI: Mentioned as the friar who…
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See Father Mateo del Busto in xiiNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Mariquilla’s confession—that she has failed to persuade her father to contribute to the war effort and that sh…
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See Father Mateo del Busto in xii