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Zuleika Dobson · Character

Alvarez

A name mentioned in passing, possibly a musician or artist.

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Alvarez shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Matador who died in the arena with Zuleika's name on his lips during a bullfight held in her honour in Madrid.
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