To Cuba and Back · Character
Father Antonio Cabre
A young Cuban priest whose Catholic presence lets the narrator test how religion sits alongside slavery, empire, and the island's stalled political hopes.
supporting
Also known as Antonio, young Father Cabre
First appearance: ii
As a supporting figure in To Cuba and Back, Father Antonio Cabre is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Antonio, a swarthy Spanish lad, serves as the servant responsible for the narrator's room, showing him around and fetching water and towels.
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He moves through the narrator's Cuban days as a representative of the Church in a society the narrator describes as politically and intellectually stagnant. Young for his office, he embodies an institution that outlasts…
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Relationship types
- Social
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Individual Characters and References
- Protagonist
- Social and Religious Groups
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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- Unknown Narrator
social · positive
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- Le Grand
professional · positive
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social · positive
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Father Antonio Cabre appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- V
- VII
- VIII
- IX
- XVIII
- Habits of the Cubans, Visit to the Bishop, and the Coolie Mart
- The Cahawba — Her arrival — Last night in Havana — Leave-takings — On board the Cahawba — Getting underway — Last views of Cuba — Night at sea
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