Saragossa · Character

Gabriel

A young man who appears in the narrative, possibly a soldier or acquaintance.

minor

First appearance: V

Gabriel's tie to Augustine Montoria is one of the pressures that moves Saragossa—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Listens to Augustine's confession and is entrusted with a mission.

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With Augustine Montoria (friendship): Gabriel is Augustine's loyal friend and confidant, helping him navigate the dangers of the siege and his romantic pursuits. With Manuela Sancho (romantic): Gabriel and Manuela share a deep romantic connection, forged through shared danger and mutual admiration during the siege. With Mariquilla Candiola (friendship): Gabriel is sympathetic to Mariquilla's plight and helps her when possible, acting as a gentle ally.

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Character Web

9 connections

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Relationship types

Friendship
Romantic
Other

Character groups

Family and local color
Protagonist
Religious and social figures
Nobility and military leadership

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
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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Relationships

Augustine Montoria
friendship · positive
Gabriel is Augustine's loyal friend and confidant, helping him navigate the dangers of… How this plays out →
Manuela Sancho
romantic · positive
Mariquilla Candiola
friendship · positive
Augustine Montoria
friendship · positive
Gabriel is Augustine's loyal friend and confidant, helping him navigate the dangers of… How this plays out →
Manuela Sancho
romantic · positive
Mariquilla Candiola
friendship · positive

Augustine Montoria
Gabriel is Augustine's loyal friend and confidant, helping him navigate the dangers of the siege and his romantic pursuits.
Manuela Sancho
Gabriel and Manuela share a deep romantic connection, forged through shared danger and mutual admiration during the siege.
Mariquilla Candiola
Gabriel is sympathetic to Mariquilla's plight and helps her when possible, acting as a gentle ally.
Augustine Montoria
Gabriel is Augustine's loyal friend and confidant, helping him navigate the dangers of the siege and his romantic pursuits.
Manuela Sancho
Gabriel and Manuela share a deep romantic connection, forged through shared danger and mutual admiration during the siege.
Mariquilla Candiola
Gabriel is sympathetic to Mariquilla's plight and helps her when possible, acting as a gentle ally.

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In the story

Gabriel appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

V
Listens to Augustine's confession and is entrusted with a mission.
VII
Gabriel accompanies Augustine to the Basilica and observes the scene, providing a detailed description of Mariquilla and Candiola. He listens to Augustine's confessions about his love and despair.
XIII
Narrator who searches for Augustine and describes the fortifications of Las Tenerías.
XIV
Narrator and companion to Augustine, tries to cheer him and shares in the night duties.
XXV
Narrator of the events, witnesses the Montoria family's grief and angrily confronts Candiola over his profiteering.
XXIX
The narrator, who observes the scene and tries to console Augustine, while also carrying out his own duties in the ruined city.
XXXI
Narrator, weakened by wounds and illness, witnesses the burial and hears news of the occupation.

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