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The Barber

Also known as Mr. Nicolas, he travels with the priest.

Vivaldo

A man on horseback going to Chrisostom's funeral who questions doing great deeds for a woman instead of for God.

Cardenio

Lover and true husband of Lucinda. Also known as the ragged man.

Sanson Carrasco

A scholar and historian who informs Don Quixote and Sancho Panza about the book that has been written of their adventures. He really respects and loves Don Quixote and worries about the old man's safety.

The Curate

A friend of the family who preaches good will and bonhomie. He considers it his duty to help Don Quixote recover his senses. First, they burn chivalric books and later bring Don Quixote home in a cage.

Dulcinea del Toboso

A common and unexceptional peasant girl whom Don Quixote has romanticized into his beautiful lady.

Don Diego de Miranda

He is concerned about...

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