# Mendoza — The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle character guide

> Mendoza in The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Manuel Mendoza

**First appearance:** 0022-part-ii-v-mendoza

## Who they are

A Spanish bullfighter who becomes involved with the Doctor's party.

## Relationships

### [Doctor Dolittle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/doctor_dolittle)

_rivalry_

Mendoza is a cunning and antagonistic Spanish pirate who frequently opposes Doctor Dolittle's plans.

### [Luke the Hermit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/luke_the_hermit)

_rivalry_

Luke the Hermit and Mendoza are enemies, as Mendoza once wronged Luke, leading to a bitter feud.

### [Bluebeard Bill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/bluebeard_bill)

_rivalry_

Bluebeard Bill is a rival pirate captain who competes with Mendoza for treasure and dominance.

### [Doctor Dolittle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/doctor_dolittle)

_rivalry_

Mendoza is a cunning and antagonistic Spanish pirate who frequently opposes Doctor Dolittle's plans.

### [Luke the Hermit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/luke_the_hermit)

_rivalry_

Luke the Hermit and Mendoza are enemies, as Mendoza once wronged Luke, leading to a bitter feud.

### [Bluebeard Bill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/bluebeard_bill)

_rivalry_

Bluebeard Bill is a rival pirate captain who competes with Mendoza for treasure and dominance.

### [Doctor Dolittle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/doctor_dolittle)

_rivalry_

Mendoza is a cunning and antagonistic Spanish pirate who frequently opposes Doctor Dolittle's plans.

## In the story

### [V: Mendoza](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-ii-v-mendoza)

A small dark man with watery eyes who testifies that he guided the Mexican police to the mine after Bluebeard Bill's death; his testimony is met with anger from Luke and Bob.

### [The End of the Mystery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-ii-vii-the-end-of-the-mystery)

The villainous partner who plotted to kill Luke; he sneaks out of court and is never seen again.

## Links

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