The Lusiads · Character
Dona Maria
A noblewoman mentioned in the narrative, possibly a patron or historical figure.
minor
Also known as Maria
First appearance: Canto III
Dona Maria's tie to Jove is one of the pressures that moves The Lusiads—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Queen of Castile who visits Portugal to crave aid for the Battle of the Salado.
Dona Maria first appears in 0007 canto iii.
With Jove (family): Dona Maria and Jove have a familial relationship, possibly as wife and husband or divine consorts. With Jove (family): Dona Maria and Jove have a familial relationship, possibly as wife and husband or divine consorts.
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Relationship types
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Castilian and divine presence
- Divine and mortal influencers
- Mythical, historical, and allegorical figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional/psychological peak occurs as Vasco da Gama and his crew, after enduring the "snares and perils"…
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- Jove
family · positive
Dona Maria and Jove have a familial relationship, possibly as wife and husband or divine… How this plays out →
- Jove
family · positive
Dona Maria and Jove have a familial relationship, possibly as wife and husband or divine… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Dona Maria in Canto III