The Bridge of San Luis Rey · Character
Don Jaime
Camila Perichole's young, sickly son, cared for by Uncle Pio.
minor
Also known as Jaime
First appearance: part four uncle pio don jaime
Don Jaime's tie to Camila Perichole is one of the pressures that moves The Bridge of San Luis Rey—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Remembered by Camila Perichole as one of the victims of the bridge collapse.
Don Jaime first appears in 0005 part four uncle pio don jaime.
With Camila Perichole (family): Don Jaime is Camila's young son, whom she loves deeply but often neglects due to her career and social obligations. With Uncle Pio (friendship): Uncle Pio tutors Don Jaime and becomes a caring surrogate father, teaching him about art and life. With Uncle Pio (friendship): Uncle Pio tutors Don Jaime and becomes a caring surrogate father, teaching him about art and life.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Peruvian aristocracy and family
- Bridge collapse investigators
- Protagonist
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- Camila Perichole
family · positive
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- Uncle Pio
friendship · positive
- Uncle Pio
friendship · positive
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