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Tío Garcés

An older man, possibly a servant or local character.

minor

Also known as Truly Tío Garcés

First appearance: xiii

Tío Garcés shows up with force in IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A brave and talkative veteran who taunts the French and is known for his valorous deeds.
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In IX: A brave and talkative veteran who taunts the French and is known for his valorous deeds. Later, in XVII: Uncle Garcés exclaims in…

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JPJuan PirliDJDon José de Mo…MSManuela SanchoTGTío Garcés

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  • Other

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  • Supporting cast and historical figures
  • Family and local color
  • Religious and social figures

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

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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 Tío Garcés in xiii
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