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Don Miguel

A Spanish or foreign character involved in the plot.

minor

Also known as The Don, This Don Miguel, the Don

First appearance: part ii iv embarked for california

Don Miguel shows up with force in On the Trail. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in Burton's story as the hacienda owner who was stabbed and later aided by a young American doctor.
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In On the Trail: Mentioned in Burton's story as the hacienda owner who was stabbed and later aided by a young American doctor. Later, in At Last—At Last: Owner of the hacienda where Thorley has been living; Burton…

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See Don Miguel in part ii iv embarked for california

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MBMr. BurtonDSDr. SeltzerGTGeorge ThorleyLSLeesy SullivanDMDon Miguel

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Foreign and medical figures
  • Protagonist
  • Central mystery characters

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Don Miguel in part ii iv embarked for california
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