The Purple Land · Character
Doña Mercedes
Respected woman in the rural setting.
minor
First appearance: Passion Versus Patriotism
Doña Mercedes shows up with force in XVI: Romance of the White Flower. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mother of Dolores; cares for Richard's wound and speaks of the family's suffering and loyalty to Santa Coloma.
Doña Mercedes first appears in 0018 xvii passion versus patriotism.
In XVI: Romance of the White Flower: Mother of Dolores; cares for Richard's wound and speaks of the family's suffering and loyalty to Santa Coloma.
Later, in Passion Versus Patriotism: Retires for her siesta, leaving Richard and Dolores alone for their conversation.
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Doña Mercedes in Passion Versus Patriotism