To Cuba and Back · Character
The Jesuits
Jesuit priests and their order, observed in Cuban religious life.
minor
Also known as their, themselves
First appearance: v
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Father Yuch, rector of the Jesuit College, is present at the bishop's dinner.
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With Unknown Narrator (social): The Jesuits are a religious order the narrator encounters, engaging in discussions about education and influence in Cuba. With Cubans (social): Cubans interact with the Jesuits in…
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- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Social and Religious Groups
- Protagonist
- Individual Characters and References
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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 · ambivalent
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- Cubans
social · ambivalent
- Coolies
social · ambivalent
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