The Bridge of San Luis Rey · Character
Vicente
The Viceroy of Peru and a lover of Camila Perichole.
minor
Also known as The Conde Vicente d'Abuirre
First appearance: the bridge of san luis rey
Vicente'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.
Vicente first appears in 0001 the bridge of san luis rey.
With Camila Perichole (family): Vicente is Camila's husband, a dull but devoted man whom she married for security and treats with casual indifference. With Camila Perichole (family): Vicente is Camila's husband, a dull but devoted man whom she married for security and treats with casual indifference.
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Relationship types
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Peruvian aristocracy and family
- Protagonist
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- Camila Perichole
family · ambivalent
Vicente is Camila's husband, a dull but devoted man whom she married for security and… How this plays out →
- Camila Perichole
family · ambivalent
Vicente is Camila's husband, a dull but devoted man whom she married for security and… How this plays out →
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See Vicente in the bridge of san luis rey