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Maera

A bullfighter in The Undefeated.

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Also known as Manuel Garcia Maera

First appearance: the undefeated

Maera shows up with force in Chapter IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Implied as the young matador who kills five bulls after the first two matadors are gored.
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In Chapter IX: Implied as the young matador who kills five bulls after the first two matadors are gored. Later, in Chapter XI: The torero…

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UNUnknownAGAgTDThe doctorGUGuyHMHenry MenckenMAMaera

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Miscellaneous Characters
  • Protagonist
  • Nick's Friends and Acquaintances
  • Boxing and Bullfighting
  • Fighters and Managers

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the doctor’s hollow reassurance—that the narrator will play f…

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