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Christopher Columbus

Historical explorer mentioned in the context of Cuba's history.

minor

Also known as Columbus

First appearance: x

Christopher Columbus shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in connection with the chapel marking the first mass celebrated on the island under his auspices.
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In IV: Mentioned in connection with the chapel marking the first mass celebrated on the island under his auspices. Later, in VI: His remains are noted to rest in the Cathedral of Havana, and the narrator reflects on…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The narrative climax occurs in the juxtaposition of the trivial, universal Cuban habit of smoking—where a dyin…

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