The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle · Character
Don Enrique Cardenas
A Spanish gentleman who assists the Doctor during their travels in Spain.
minor
Also known as Don Enrique
First appearance: part iii vi the bed maker of monteverde
Don Enrique Cardenas's tie to Doctor Dolittle is one of the pressures that moves The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A wealthy bull supplier who argues with the Doctor about bullfighting and accepts both the Doctor's wager and Bumpo's side bet.
Don Enrique Cardenas first appears in 0035 part iii vi the bed maker of monteverde.
With Doctor Dolittle (friendship): Don Enrique Cardenas is a noble Spanish gentleman who becomes a grateful friend to Doctor Dolittle after being helped. With Doctor Dolittle (friendship): Don Enrique Cardenas is a noble Spanish gentleman who becomes a grateful friend to Doctor Dolittle after being helped.
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Spanish hosts and helpers
- Protagonist
- Doctor's core companions
- Supporting crew and locals
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See Don Enrique Cardenas in part iii vi the bed maker of monteverde