# The Jesuits — To Cuba and Back character guide

> The Jesuits in To Cuba and Back by Richard Henry Dana Jr..

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** their, themselves

**First appearance:** 0006-v

## Who they are

Jesuit priests and their order, observed in Cuban religious life.

## Relationships

### [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/to_cuba_and_back_se/characters/unknown_narrator)

_social_

The Jesuits are a religious order the narrator encounters, engaging in discussions about education and influence in Cuba.

### [Cubans](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/to_cuba_and_back_se/characters/cubans)

_social_

Cubans interact with the Jesuits in religious and educational contexts, reflecting the Church's role in Cuban society.

### [Coolies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/to_cuba_and_back_se/characters/coolies)

_social_

Coolies and Jesuits have limited interaction, likely in contexts of religious outreach or labor oversight.

## In the story

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/to_cuba_and_back_se/chapters/viii)

Father Yuch, rector of the Jesuit College, is present at the bishop's dinner.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/to_cuba_and_back_se/chapters/ix)

The order of Jesuits at the Belen, described in detail regarding their dress, discipline, educational work, and the controversy surrounding their system.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/to_cuba_and_back_se/chapters/xvii)

The Jesuits at the College of Belen courteously received Mr. Parker, knowing his reputation.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/to_cuba_and_back_se/chapters/xviii)

The Jesuits at Belén conduct Mass with slow, orderly, and reverential ceremony, in contrast to the Cathedral.

### [Religion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/to_cuba_and_back_se/chapters/religion)

Mentioned as instrumental in recent religious reforms in Havana, though their permanence is uncertain.

### [Material Resources—Education](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/to_cuba_and_back_se/chapters/material-resources-education)

Referenced in relation to the Jesuit College in Havana, which provides collegiate education.

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