# Antonio Quevara — The Adventurous Simplicissimus character guide

> Antonio Quevara in The Adventurous Simplicissimus by Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Franciscan friar Quevara, Quevara

**First appearance:** 0047-x-discourseth-of-naught-but-heroes-and-famous-artists

## Who they are

A Franciscan friar whose writings are cited in the text.

## In the story

### [XXIII: Is Very Short and Concerneth Simplicissimus Alone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/chapters/xxiii-is-very-short-and-concerneth-simplicissimus-alone)

His writings come into Simplicissimus's hands and reinforce his disgust with the world.

### [Why and in What Fashion Simplicissimus Left the World Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/chapters/xxiv-why-and-in-what-fashion-simplicissimus-left-the-world-again)

His reflections on the vanity of worldly life are quoted and influence Simplicissimus's decision.

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