Don Quixote Flashcards
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What type of literature is Don Quixote and what are some of the themes in the story?
A
Don Quixote is mostly a parody
Cervantes declared in the prologue to the work that his intent was to destroy the popularity of the Spanish romances of chivalry.
Most critics agree that Don Quixote has another purpose besides humour: it is a study of reality or an examination of the value of idealism.
Two of the principal themes of the first part of the novel are 1. chivalry and 2. its absurd and often comical relationships to “real” life, and love, both courtly and conjugal
2
Q
Who is Sancho Panza?
A
A fat peasant who accompanies Don Quixote as his Squire
3
Q
What are the 12 main virtues of chivalry?
A
faith charity justice sagacity prudence, temperance resolution truth liberality, diligence hope valour
