The Charwoman’s Shadow · Character

Gulvarez

A small squire of meagre lands and noted pigs, whose sudden fortune in hosting the Duke of Shadow Valley sets every neighboring household scheming about marriage.

supporting

Also known as Señor Gulvarez, Downstairs Gulvarez

First appearance: vi there is talk of gulvarez

As a supporting figure in The Charwoman’s Shadow, Gulvarez is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Mentioned by Ramon Alonzo's father as a greedy man negotiating for Mirandola's dowry.

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In XV: Ramon Alonzo Talks of Technique and Muddles His Father: Mentioned by Ramon Alonzo's father as a greedy man negotiating for Mirandola's dowry. Later, in XVI: The Work of Father Joseph: Expected to accompany the…

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Relationship types

Professional
Rivalry
Other

Character groups

Aragona and Tower Figures
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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The Duke
professional · negative
Gulvarez is the Duke's loyal and ruthless enforcer, carrying out his orders. How this plays out →
Father Joseph
rivalry · negative
Gonsalvo
professional · ambivalent
Father Joseph
rivalry · negative
The Duke
professional · negative
Gulvarez is the Duke's loyal and ruthless enforcer, carrying out his orders. How this plays out →
Gonsalvo
professional · ambivalent
The Duke
professional · negative
Gulvarez is the Duke's loyal and ruthless enforcer, carrying out his orders. How this plays out →
Father Joseph
rivalry · negative

The Duke
Gulvarez is the Duke's loyal and ruthless enforcer, carrying out his orders.
Father Joseph
Father Joseph and Gulvarez are direct adversaries, clashing over the fate of the kingdom.
Gonsalvo
Gonsalvo serves under Gulvarez as a subordinate in the Duke's forces.
Father Joseph
Father Joseph and Gulvarez are direct adversaries, clashing over the fate of the kingdom.
The Duke
Gulvarez is the Duke's loyal and ruthless enforcer, carrying out his orders.
Gonsalvo
Gonsalvo serves under Gulvarez as a subordinate in the Duke's forces.
The Duke
Gulvarez is the Duke's loyal and ruthless enforcer, carrying out his orders.
Father Joseph
Father Joseph and Gulvarez are direct adversaries, clashing over the fate of the kingdom.

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In the story

Gulvarez appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

XV: Ramon Alonzo Talks of Technique and Muddles His Father
Mentioned by Ramon Alonzo's father as a greedy man negotiating for Mirandola's dowry.
XVI: The Work of Father Joseph
Expected to accompany the Duke; is assigned to sleep in the loft over the stables due to lack of room.
XVII: The Three Fair Fields
Arrives with the Duke, negotiates for Mirandola's hand and three fields, exudes pride and triumph during the banquet.
XVIII: The Love-Potion
Blamed by the Duke for bringing him to the house; attempts to bring food but is rebuffed.
XXVII: They Dread That a Witch Has Ridden from the Country Towards Moon's Rising
Mentioned as the neighbor Ramon's father plans to marry Mirandola to; Ramon uses him as a comparison to argue that Anemone's unknown status is better than Gulvarez's known meanness.
XXVIII: Gonsalvo Sings What Had Been the Latest Air from Provence
Sings a love song to Mirandola; grows red with embarrassment; plans with Gonsalvo to avoid the Duke.
XXIX: The Casket of Silver and Oak Is Given to Señor Gulvarez
Gulvarez inspects the fields with Gonsalvo, grows impatient for Mirandola, and later broods after learning of the Duke's proposal.

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