Analysis of Characters in “The Tree of Science” and “Bohemian Lights”
The Tree of Science
Main Characters
Andrés Hurtado
The undisputed protagonist of the novel, present throughout all 53 chapters. Andrés develops intellectually through diverse knowledge, with his library containing medical and biological treatises, novels, and historical accounts like “A History of the French Revolution.” During his student years, he prioritizes understanding his patients’ ideas and feelings over their physical symptoms. Initially appearing with Republican ideals, his true political
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Fray Luis de Leon (1527–1591)
Retired Life
What restful life,
the fleeing of the worldly noise,
and follow the hidden path
along which have gone
the few wise men in the world!
That does not cloud the chest
of the proud great state,
or the admired golden roof,
made the sage dwell
in supported poverty.
No cure if fame’s
herald voice sings your name,
or cure if perched
flattering tongue
which condemns the honest truth.
What gives me happy,
vain if I’m finger pointed out,
if in search of this wind
I’m discouraged
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Cordera, the Cow and Other Stories
Cordera, the Cow
Pink, Cordera, and Pinin were always together in the foothills of Proa. Pinin and Pink, twins and children of Anton de Chinta, were very close. Cordera, a cow, was happy there, although she loved the iron pole that ran from Oviedo to Gijon. Pinin would climb the telegraph pole, trying to overhear conversations, but never reached the top, sitting for a few minutes instead. Rosa’s interest was simply to hear the sounds. Cordera, however, was more mature. Having lived much, she didn’
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The Heist of the Elche Jewels
The Getaway
Henry, driving a white Austin, picked up Anna at a gas station after stealing jewels hidden in Elche, dedicated to the Virgin. They dined in Monóvar, but their meal was interrupted by the police. A high-speed chase ensued, forcing them to abandon the car and hitchhike to Alcoa, where they found refuge in a hotel.
A Violent Encounter
At the hotel, they were confronted by Moro, Mike Trevalli, and Fernandez, sent by Ferrandis. A brutal fight broke out, leading
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Don Quixote de la Mancha
Part One: 1605
The Ingenious Hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha, the first part of the novel, was published in 1605. It was divided into four volumes and met with tremendous success, being translated into all civilized languages of Europe. The story begins by introducing Alonso Quijano, a poor gentleman who goes insane reading books of chivalry. He decides to become a knight-errant, calling himself Don Quixote de la Mancha, and embarks on a series of comical adventures with
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VII noted, very old, goes to pasaetjar
Attorney, very old, go for a stroll.
He slept all afternoon and decided to leave. Shaver felt useless because he retired and nobody needs it. He decided to see the tower of Valldaura because it had received a letter from Sofia. I remembered when I had adventures with Teresa and years before his death, was to take wine with her. Sofia Shaver married a French industrialist and had inherited a large fortune and decided to pull the tower and more modern apartment