# Don Jaime — The Bridge of San Luis Rey character guide

> Don Jaime in The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jaime

**First appearance:** 0005-part-four-uncle-pio-don-jaime

## Who they are

Camila Perichole's young, sickly son, cared for by Uncle Pio.

## Relationships

### [Camila Perichole](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_bridge_of_san_luis_rey_se/characters/camila_perichole)

_family_

Don Jaime is Camila's young son, whom she loves deeply but often neglects due to her career and social obligations.

### [Uncle Pio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_bridge_of_san_luis_rey_se/characters/uncle_pio)

_friendship_

Uncle Pio tutors Don Jaime and becomes a caring surrogate father, teaching him about art and life.

### [Uncle Pio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_bridge_of_san_luis_rey_se/characters/uncle_pio)

_friendship_

Uncle Pio tutors Don Jaime and becomes a caring surrogate father, teaching him about art and life.

## In the story

### [Part Five: Perhaps an Intention](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_bridge_of_san_luis_rey_se/chapters/part-five-perhaps-an-intention)

Remembered by Camila Perichole as one of the victims of the bridge collapse.

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