# Tío Garcés — Saragossa character guide

> Tío Garcés in Saragossa by Benito Pérez Galdós.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Truly Tío Garcés

**First appearance:** 0014-xiii

## Who they are

An older man, possibly a servant or local character.

## In the story

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/saragossa_se/chapters/ix)

A brave and talkative veteran who taunts the French and is known for his valorous deeds.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/saragossa_se/chapters/xvii)

Uncle Garcés exclaims in alarm as the house begins to fall, showing his fear and concern.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/saragossa_se/chapters/xxii)

Leads a brave defense from the pulpit, holding off the French until he is killed by a hail of bullets.

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